Sekirov Dictionary

evil eye

UK /ˌiːvl̩‿ˈaɪ/US /ˌiv(ə)l̩‿ˈaɪ/

noun 3
evil-eye verb 1
forms 5

noun3

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A wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.
- an amulet to protect children from the evil eye.
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(humorous) A look conveying disapproval, envy, hostility, etc.
- If you tell me, "Good morning" / I'm gonna tell you, "That's a lie" / If you say I'm old, baby / I'm gonna give you the evil eye — 1964
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The charm used to ward off the evil eye; a nazar.
- Isma laughed, but Hira drew her shoulders in tighter, reached out to touch the evil eye that hung on her wall and which Isma had always assumed to be merely decorative. — 2017

evil-eye verb1

(rare) to cast an evil eye upon someone or something

forms

evil-eyed · evil-eyeing · evil-eying · evil-eyes · evil eyes

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