Side-eye
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The act of giving someone a suspicious, disapproving, or judgmental look, typically from the corner of one's eyes without turning the head.
"She gave me the side-eye when I said I liked her ex."
Pronunciation:/ˈsaɪdˌaɪ/
Origin:A globally recognized non-verbal cue that has been adopted into slang as a noun or verb to describe the specific action.
Part of Speech:Noun
Synonyms:Suspicious look, Disapproving glance
More Examples:
"The criminal side-eye is a popular meme."
Popularized by:Popularized by memes and reaction images online. It's used in Nigerian social media to describe a look of skepticism or judgment.