eyerape en · NOUN
Etymology
From eye + rape. The second noun sense metaphorically refers to an unwanted assault on a person’s eyes.
Meanings
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(countable, derogatory, slang, uncountable) An intense and unremitting stare.
He wasn't just handsy, according to the stories. He also used his eyes to grope ('I believe it's called an eye-rape,' one older colleague of mine had noted to me, drily) […]
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- (countable, derogatory, slang, uncountable) Something that is extraordinarily painful to the eyes, such as a psychedelic or rapidly flashing image.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eyerapes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| eye-rape | alternative | lexicographic |