Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

goo-goo eyes

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.11 in modern English

Syllables: goo--goo eyes
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A romantic look at something or someone.

Informal

Example Sentences

"N.d., Harry S. Sargent (attributed), "Just Because She Made Dem Goo-Goo Eyes", in, 1902, Jack Haverly, Negro Minstrels, Frederick J. Drake & Company, page 106, Just because she made dem goo-goo eyes, she did up quick a chap about my size; Now I wish I had that roll, and the watch and chain she stole, Just because she made dem goo-goo eyes."
"So why did you shoot goo-goo eyes at me?"
"I made the opposite of goo-goo eyes at him. Or at least, I tried. "I don't believe I need to make goo-goo eyes to hook up.""

Usage

Informal

Phrases

puppy dog eyes

Frequently Paired Words

puppy dog eyes

Questions

What does goo-goo eyes mean?: A romantic look at something or someone.

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