bug-eyed

[ buhg-ahyd ]

adjective

1. with bulging eyes, as from fright, surprise, or wonderment; wide-eyed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bug-eyed¹

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; bug ¹ + eyed

Example Sentences

I glanced at my fellow classmate in the backseat, who shot me a bug-eyed, horrified look.

From The Daily Beast

But if it goes in the direction of the bug-eyed panic among McCain flacks, Barack Obama could approach 400 electoral votes.

From The Daily Beast

The men stood around bug-eyed and stared incredulously—all but High-Pockets.

From Project Gutenberg

I'd never been right next to a gold mine before, and it got me bug eyed just thinkin' about it.

From Project Gutenberg

He goes purple-faced and bug-eyed, but before I can dodge out of sight of course he spots me.

From Project Gutenberg

It ain't often, either, that I can spring anything291 on her that leaves her stunned and bug-eyed.

From Project Gutenberg

"There was another city of you bug-eyed beasts there," said the small martinet.

From Project Gutenberg