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Meaning of bug-eyes in English:

bug-eyes

Pronunciation /ˈbʌɡʌɪz/

noun

US

  • 1The eyes of an insect or other bug. Often in similative use, with reference to their round or bulging appearance.

  • 2Any wide or bulging eyes.

Origin

Early 20th century. Apparently from bug + the plural of eye.