noun
General Slang
cut-eye
KUT-eye · noun · informal
A withering sideways look of contempt.
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Definitions
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A pointed, disdainful glance cutting from one's eyes to signal disapproval or scorn.
“She give me a real cut-eye when I sit in she seat.”
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cut-eye In A Sentence
She give me a real cut-eye when I sit in she seat.
Origin & Usage
Caribbean English; a well-documented non-verbal gesture.
People Also Ask
What does cut-eye mean?
It's a scornful sideways glance used across the Caribbean to silently show disapproval, contempt or annoyance at someone.
How do you give someone a cut-eye?
You roll or cut your gaze sharply from one side to the other while looking at the person, usually without saying a word.
Is cut-eye rude?
Yes, it's deliberately dismissive. Giving cut-eye is a pointed insult, though a mild everyday one rather than anything vulgar.
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