eye roll

[ ahy rohl ]

noun

1. a gesture of turning one’s eyes upward or moving them in a circle, especially as an expression of disbelief, annoyance, impatience, or disdain:

   Thirteen seems to be the age at which a person perfects the eye roll.

   The team's players and their fans say they aren’t being respected, a statement that draws both nods of confirmation and eye rolls.

interjection

1. (used to express disbelief, annoyance, impatience, or disdain, especially online):

   It's so hard being ultra wealthy (eye roll).

Word History and Origins

Origin of eye roll¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The differences were stark and — save for the occasional groan, eye roll or sarcastic snicker — politely received.

From Los Angeles Times

Those potshots elicited a heavy eye roll from Riley’s new quarterback, Miller Moss.

From Los Angeles Times

The rising pop star Chappell Roan sends an ex-lover off with an eye roll on the wrenching “Good Luck, Babe!,” a synth-driven tune that allows the dynamic vocalist to do her best Kate Bush.

From New York Times

"The Rachel Reeves eye roll is legendary," says one person, referring back to this moment years ago as evidence.

From BBC

I gave a slight eye roll with my nod as I slipped into the chair.

From Literature