English · Slang Attested

banjo eyes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Wide-open eyes, as from being surprised or startled.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đôi mắt mở to vì ngạc nhiên hoặc sợ hãi

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Eyes

Common questions

What does “banjo eyes” mean?

Wide-open eyes, as from being surprised or startled.

Is “banjo eyes” formal or informal?

banjo eyes is generally slang.