Give the eye Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈaɪ
GIV thuh EYE
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈaɪ
giv thuh EYE
Definition
To look at someone with interest or attraction, often in a flirtatious or suggestive way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often playful; used when someone directs a flirty or suggestive look at another. Not used for general staring or unfriendly looks. Similar to 'give someone a flirty look.' Can be used in both positive and humorous contexts.
Spanish: mirar de manera insinuante - lanzar una mirada coquetaPortuguese (BR): dar uma olhada provocante - lançar um olhar sedutorPortuguese (PT): mandar um olhar sedutor - lançar um olhar misteriosoChinese (Simplified): 抛媚眼 - 色迷迷地看Chinese (Traditional): 拋媚眼 - 色迷迷地看Hindi: आँख मारना (सेक्सी नजर से देखना)Arabic: ينظر نظرة دلالة - يرمق بنظرة إعجابBengali: লোলুপ দৃষ্টিতে তাকানো - কাজল ভরা চোখে চাওয়াRussian: строить глазки - бросать томный взглядJapanese: 色っぽい目を送る - 色目を使うVietnamese: liếc mắt đưa tình - nhìn đầy ẩn ýKorean: 추파를 던지다 - 유혹의 시선을 보내다Turkish: cilve göz süzmek - flörtöz bakış atmakUrdu: حسین نظروں سے دیکھنا - اشارے والی نظر ڈالناIndonesian: melirik genit - memberikan pandangan menggoda
Example Sentences
He kept trying to give the eye to the girl across the room.
basic
Some people give the eye when they like someone.
basic
Did you see him give the eye at the party?
basic
She just gave the eye to that waiter—did you notice?
natural
If you keep giving the eye like that, someone’s going to come talk to you.
natural
He knew she liked him because she always gave him the eye when he walked by.
natural