eyeservice en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈʌɪ səːvɪs/
Etymology
From eye + service, by analogy with lipservice.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) Work or service done only when one's employer is watching; service done for show.
eyeservice to your master's interest
pay eyeservice to someone
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eye-service | alternative | lexicographic | |
| eye service | alternative | lexicographic | |
| eyeservices | Number=Plur | lexicographic |