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eyeopener

eyeopener is the alternative form of eye-opener.

Meaning of eye-opener

Noun

eye-opener (plural eye-openers)

  1. (literally) Something that causes the eyes to open, or that opens the eyes.
  2. (informal) Something that provides a sudden insight, or makes something clear that was previously mysterious.
  3. (idiomatic, informal) A startling or shocking revelation.
    • A visit to the slaughterhouse was a real eye-opener to anyone who thought they understood where their food came from.
  4. (euphemistic, informal) A strong alcoholic beverage, especially one consumed in the morning.
    • As soon as I got on the plane I asked the flight attendant for an eye-opener, but all he had to offer was orange juice.
  5. (informal, sometimes objectifying) An attractive woman.
    • Near-synonym: eye candy
    Synonyms:
    eye candy

Forms of eyeopener

pluraleyeopeners

Questions about eyeopener

What is eyeopener the alternative form of?
Eyeopener is the alternative form of eye-opener.

Words near eyeopener in the dictionary

  1. eyemarks
  2. eyemask
  3. eyemasks
  4. Eyemouth
  5. eyen
  6. eyeopener
  7. eyeopeners
  8. eyeopening
  9. eyepaint
  10. eyepaints
  11. eyepatch

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