Definition of Black eye

1. Noun. A swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye.

Exact synonyms: Mouse, Shiner
Generic synonyms: Bruise, Contusion

2. Noun. A bad reputation. "His behavior gave the whole family a black eye"
Generic synonyms: Reputation, Repute

3. Noun. An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating.
Exact synonyms: Blow, Reversal, Reverse, Setback
Generic synonyms: Happening, Natural Event, Occurrence, Occurrent
Specialized synonyms: Whammy
Derivative terms: Set Back

Definition of Black eye

1. Noun. An eye which has been bruised showing noticeable hematoma, especially after receiving a blow. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Black eye

1. Ecchymosis of the lids and their surroundings. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Black Eye

black comedy
black coral
black cottonwood
black currant
black cypress pine
black diamond
black disease
black drop effect
black duck
black dwarf
black dwarfs
black economy
black elder
black elderberry
black eye (current term)
black eyes
black felt cup
black fever
black flag
black flags
black fly
black fox
black friar
black friars
black fritillary
black game
black garden ant
black gold
black grama

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