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X21a

What words are used to describe people according to their eyes—for example, if they stick out?

BUG-EYED 14
BUG EYES 2
DOE-EYED 2
POP-EYED 2
BUG EYE 1
BUGGING OUT 1
BULGY 1
DULL 1
FLIRTY EYES 1
PIERCING 1
RED 1
SLEEPY EYES 1

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