eyerape
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.