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evil eye

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌiːvəl ˈaɪ/

evil eye means: A look that shows anger, dislike, or disapproval.

noun

ANGRY LOOKC1

A look that shows anger, dislike, or disapproval.

  • Mum gave me the evil eye.
  • The waiter gave us the evil eye when we asked for another table.
  • Why are you giving him the evil eye?

How to use it: give someone the evil eye (The driver gave me the evil eye.)

Similar words: dirty look, glare

Common phrases: the evil eye, give the evil eye

HARMFUL LOOKC1

A look that some people believe can bring bad luck or harm to another person.

  • She feared the evil eye.
  • They hung a charm above the door to keep away the evil eye.
  • His grandmother believed the evil eye could make children ill.

Similar words: evils, eye, malocchio

Common phrases: the evil eye, fear the evil eye, ward off evil eye

PROTECTIVE CHARMC1

A charm, often shaped like a blue eye, worn or displayed to protect against bad luck.

  • She wears an evil eye.
  • I bought a glass evil eye at the market.
  • They hung a blue evil eye near the entrance.

Similar words: nazar

Common phrases: evil eye bracelet, evil eye pendant, blue evil eye

Questions about evil eye

What does evil eye mean?

A look that shows anger, dislike, or disapproval.

What is evil eye in other languages?

Türkçe: ters bakış · Español: mirada de odio · Français: regard noir · Deutsch: böser Blick · Italiano: occhiataccia · 日本語: にらみ

How do you pronounce evil eye?

It is pronounced /ˌiːvəl ˈaɪ/.

How do you use evil eye in a sentence?

Mum gave me the evil eye. The waiter gave us the evil eye when we asked for another table.

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