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Definitions of "Cut eye"


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Definition

An insulting gesture where one looks at another person from the corners of one’s eyes, then turns one’s eyes and gaze away in an exaggerated motion. This look is normally directed at someone who is irritating, annoying, or strongly disliked.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mada: Doah cut yuh yeye affa mi bwoy!
English: Mother: Don’t cut your eye at me, boy!


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,



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