dau3 gai1 ngaan5鬥雞眼斗鸡眼
Jyutpingdau3 gai1 ngaan5
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Definition
Cross-eyedness, convergent squint, or a cross-eyed person.
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How it's used
This term is frequently used as a playful or blunt descriptor for someone with convergent strabismus. While it can be used descriptively, it is often perceived as insensitive or teasing when directed at someone, so caution is advised in formal or polite settings.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
He had cross-eyes when he was a kid, but he grew out of it.
Related words
Common phrases
to be cross-eyed
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply looking closely at something or squinting due to poor lighting, as it specifically refers to the medical condition of eyes turning inward.
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