beady eye

noun

A small, bright eye.

“I've got my beady eye on you, so don't try any monkey business.”

Meanings

nounbeady eye (plural beady eyes)

plural beady eyes

  1. literallyA small, bright eye.
  2. A figurative means of paying watchful attention towards someone or something.

    I've got my beady eye on you, so don't try any monkey business.

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APA

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Chicago

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