fisheye

[ fish-ahy ]

noun

, plural fish·eyes.

1. (in plasterwork) a surface defect having the form of a spot.
2. an unfriendly or suspicious look.
3. fisheyes, Slang. tapioca pudding.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fisheye¹

fish + eye

Example Sentences

Someone who comes in to buy fifteen handguns reasonably gets the fisheye.

From The Daily Beast

"Two hundred nothin's," retorted the wary Fisheye, who was not to let a fancy price go by without protest.

From Project Gutenberg

The trailer was unhooked and carefully backed in through a passage laid out by the versatile Fisheye.

From Project Gutenberg

"Now you jist cut out yer comedy until I can squint 'em over," said Fisheye impatiently.

From Project Gutenberg

Fisheye went back of a neighboring cage to search himself for the needed cash.

From Project Gutenberg

Fisheye was alert to the business up to knowing the full import of the deal.

From Project Gutenberg