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Definition
Wide-eyed or staring with bulging eyes, especially due to shock, anger, or failure.
colloquialbodyemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the physical manifestation of intense emotion, particularly shock or rage. It is often used to describe someone who is staring intensely or is visibly overwhelmed by a situation. Unlike standard descriptions of anger, this term emphasizes the visual impact of the facial expression.
Examples
Why are you staring at me with your eyes bulging like that?
He got scammed and was so furious his eyes were bulging.
Related words
Common phrases
so angry that one's eyes bulge
to stare with bulging eyes
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical medical conditions involving bulging eyes, as this term is strictly reserved for describing emotional states or intense reactions.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
