eyerape

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

An intense and unremitting stare.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He wasn't just handsy, according to the stories. He also used his eyes to grope ('I believe it's called an eye-rape,' one older colleague of mine had noted to me, drily) […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Something that is extraordinarily painful to the eyes, such as a psychedelic or rapidly flashing image.

Register: derogatory, slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “eyerape” mean?

An intense and unremitting stare.

Is “eyerape” formal or informal?

eyerape is generally derogatory, slang.