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eye job en · NOUN

Etymology

From eye + job, after nose job.

Meanings

1. (informal) A plastic surgical procedure to alter the appearance of the eyelid(s), especially for cosmetic reasons.
   • “You don’t look too bad, you know. If you got an eye job you could pass for thirty. Easy.” At least she didn’t have bags under her eyes the way he did. And no one had ever told her before that she needed an eye job. The nerve of the man! 1985 January 14, Beverly Sommers, chapter 8, in Mix and Match, Harlequin Books, page 160:
   • “Did you have an eye job and a chin tuck?” “What?” The question took her so by surprise, she almost spilled her drink. “Sage said the ladies in the beauty parlor were speculating over whether or not you had an eye job thrown in when you had plastic surgery.” 1992, Sandra Brown, chapter 5, in Texas! Chase, Thorndike Press, page 107:
   • His eyes narrowed. ‘‘Not quite ready for a little eye job, even. Soon, though.” Wrinkles show you’ve lived. Dev’s viewpoint strengthened her resolve. She kept her expression calm. ‘‘Perhaps I don’t want an eye job. Perhaps I want my face to reflect my life.’’ 2000, Jean Brashear, chapter 5, in Texas Royalty, Silhouette Books, page 84:

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Synonyms

blepharoplasty