Bat your eyes/eyelashes

verb

To blink your eyes rapidly, often in order to show attraction or interest.

She bat her eyelashes at him, hoping to get his attention.
Visual representation of "bat your eyes/eyelashes" - To blink your eyes rapidly, often in order to show attraction or interest

Often appears as...

  • she bat her eyelashes
  • i bat my eyelashes

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To blink your eyes in a way that shows surprise or innocence.

He bat his eyes at her, pretending not to understand.
Visual representation of "bat your eyes/eyelashes" - To blink your eyes in a way that shows surprise or innocence

Often appears as...

  • he bat his eyes
  • i bat my eyes

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To blink your eyes rapidly, often in order to show attraction or interest.

She bat her eyelashes at him, hoping to get his attention.
Visual representation of "bat your eyes/eyelashes" - To blink your eyes rapidly, often in order to show attraction or interest

Often appears as...

  • she bat her eyelashes
  • i bat my eyelashes

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To blink your eyes in a way that shows surprise or innocence.

He bat his eyes at her, pretending not to understand.
Visual representation of "bat your eyes/eyelashes" - To blink your eyes in a way that shows surprise or innocence

Often appears as...

  • he bat his eyes
  • i bat my eyes

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "bat your eyes/eyelashes"
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Flirting Gesture

Used to signal romantic interest or playfulness towards someone.

Illustration for Flirting Gesture
At the cafe, Maria bat her eyelashes at her crush, making him smile.
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Non-Verbal Cue

A silent way to communicate feelings without words, often used in flirting.

Illustration for Non-Verbal Cue
During the play, she bat her eyelashes discreetly at the actor.
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Cultural Variations

This gesture might be interpreted differently across cultures; use cautiously.

Illustration for Cultural Variations
In some cultures, batting your eyelashes can be seen as too forward or inappropriate.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Flirting Gesture

Used to signal romantic interest or playfulness towards someone.

Illustration for Flirting Gesture
At the cafe, Maria bat her eyelashes at her crush, making him smile.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-Verbal Cue

A silent way to communicate feelings without words, often used in flirting.

Illustration for Non-Verbal Cue
During the play, she bat her eyelashes discreetly at the actor.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Variations

This gesture might be interpreted differently across cultures; use cautiously.

Illustration for Cultural Variations
In some cultures, batting your eyelashes can be seen as too forward or inappropriate.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Flirting Gesture

Used to signal romantic interest or playfulness towards someone.

Illustration for Flirting Gesture
At the cafe, Maria bat her eyelashes at her crush, making him smile.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-Verbal Cue

A silent way to communicate feelings without words, often used in flirting.

Illustration for Non-Verbal Cue
During the play, she bat her eyelashes discreetly at the actor.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Variations

This gesture might be interpreted differently across cultures; use cautiously.

Illustration for Cultural Variations
In some cultures, batting your eyelashes can be seen as too forward or inappropriate.
Visual representation of the word "Bat your eyes/eyelashes"

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