eyeing
word · lemma: eye
Definition
Looking at something or someone with special attention or interest, often because you want it or are thinking about it.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used for checking out items to buy, people someone is attracted to, or things someone is considering. Usually written as 'eyeing' not 'eying'. Common phrases: 'eyeing up the competition', 'eyeing a promotion'. Not about literal seeing; more about interest or intention.
Spanish: mirar con interés - echar el ojo aPortuguese (BR): olhar com interesse - de olho emPortuguese (PT): olhar com interesse - de olho emChinese (Simplified): 盯着看 - 注视Chinese (Traditional): 盯著看 - 注視Hindi: ध्यान से देखना - नजर लगानाArabic: ينظر إلى باهتمام - يراقبBengali: তাকানো - নজর রাখাRussian: присматривать - разглядыватьJapanese: じっと見ている - 狙っているVietnamese: nhìn chăm chú - để ýKorean: 눈여겨보다 - 노리다Turkish: gözünü dikmek - dikkatlice bakmakUrdu: نظر رکھنا - تاکناIndonesian: melirik - memerhatikan
Example Sentences
She was eyeing the last piece of cake.
basic
He kept eyeing the new car at the dealership.
basic
The cat is eyeing the birds outside the window.
basic
He's been eyeing that promotion for months.
natural
I saw you eyeing my fries—want some?
natural
The players are eyeing the referee, waiting for his decision.
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