What does "goggle-eyed" mean?

Having prominent eyes; with the eyes widely opened or protruding, either naturally or from astonishment or curiosity.

What is a synonym for "goggle-eyed"?

Common synonyms include: boggle-eyed, openmouthed, popeyed, wide-eyed.

Goggle-eyed

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Having prominent eyes; with the eyes widely opened or protruding, either naturally or from astonishment or curiosity.
"[…] now and then we met a goggle-eyed pilgrim trudging along, and staring about him as if he waited only for night and opportunity to have additional reasons for hurrying to Jerusalem."

Adjective

1
with eyes or mouth open in surprise wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

boggle-eyed openmouthed popeyed wide-eyed

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"[…] now and then we met a goggle-eyed pilgrim trudging along, and staring about him as if he waited only for night and opportunity to have additional reasons for hurrying to Jerusalem."

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