English Dictionary

cow eyes

名詞

アメリカ英語 くだけた表現 複数形 複数形のみ

(US, informal) A wide-eyed expression meant to discreetly signal otherwise unstated romantic attraction to the one it is directed at.

日本語の意味

控えめに、言葉に出さずに抱く恋愛感情を相手に示すための、目を見開いた表情のこと。

She shot him cow eyes across the café, hoping he would notice her interest.

彼女はカフェの向こう側から彼にときめきを含んだ大きな瞳で見つめ、彼が自分の好意に気づいてくれることを望んだ。

意味（1）

(US, informal) A wide-eyed expression meant to discreetly signal otherwise unstated romantic attraction to the one it is directed at.

... And you were making cow eyes at him, snotty attitude and all. I was not making cow eyes at him, Despreaux insisted firmly. Call it what you want, girl, the older woman said with a grin. I call it cow eyes.