black eye

black eye

noun

A black eye is when you get hurt around your eye and it turns black or purple. It can happen if you get hit in the face or hit your eye on something. It usually looks like a big bruise and can be sore or hurt.

 

Example

  1. She had a black eye after the altercation.
  2. He received a black eye as a result of the fight.
  3. She told him to watch out or he would end up with a black eye.