sheep's eyes

noun

1. shy, amorous, lovesick glances (usually preceded by make or cast ):

   making sheep's eyes at the new girl in class.

sheep's eyes

plural noun

1. old-fashioned.
   amorous or inviting glances

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheep's eyes¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

I stared into Mr. Sheep Sheep’s eyes and wondered if he was still alive in there, or if the journey—all the ugliness he’d seen—had killed the light in him.

From Literature

Although Roden had initially set out to serve her own people with that compilation, ignorant Brits often asked if the region’s food was all sheep’s eyes and testicles, an incuriosity she became determined to combat.

From Washington Post

As Noble initiated the program the sheep’s eyes began to glow, its head started to spin and then it suddenly spoke.

From Washington Times

He tells her again he’s not hungry but if no one else wants them he’ll eat the sheep’s eyes.

From Literature

They were slaughter sheep's eyes.

From Literature