BLACK EYE

• (noun) an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

  synonyms : blow , reversal , reverse , setback

• (noun) a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye

  synonyms : mouse , shiner

• (noun) a bad reputation

  "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye"

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

•   Add   Mnemonic      Origin      Usage      Flickr-Image      Comment
•   To add this word to Your wordlists click here
•   Click here to view photos related to this word from
•   http://www.mnemonicdictionary.com/word/black eye