EYE ROLL Definition & Meaning

eye roll

[ ahy rohl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a gesture of turning one’s eyes upward or moving them in a circle, especially as an expression of disbelief, annoyance, impatience, or disdain:
Thirteen seems to be the age at which a person perfects the eye roll.
The team's players and their fans say they aren’t being respected, a statement that draws both nods of confirmation and eye rolls.

interjection

(used to express disbelief, annoyance, impatience, or disdain, especially online):
It's so hard being ultra wealthy (eye roll).

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of eye roll¹

First recorded in 1925–30

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But I’m sure in time my latest markings in the book, like photos of an old hairstyle, will also elicit an eye roll.

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As much of an eye roll as that character was, she unlocked something in him that changed his outlook or has put him on a path to see things differently.

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During the final fight scene, it’s impossible to explain the characters’ motivations without an eye roll.

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The differences were stark and — save for the occasional groan, eye roll or sarcastic snicker — politely received.

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Those potshots elicited a heavy eye roll from Riley’s new quarterback, Miller Moss.

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