Meaning of EYE OPENER
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- [n] something surprising and revealing
- [n] an alcoholic drink intended to wake one up early in the morning
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Eye opener\
That which makes the eyes open, as startling news or
occurrence, or (U. S. Slang), a drink of liquor, esp. the
first one in the morning.
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| | Related Terms: | | aperitif, astonishment, blockbuster, blow, bomb, bombshell, catch, chaser, cocktail, doch-an-dorrach, drink, earthshaker, highball, joker, kicker, knockout drops, Mickey, Mickey Finn, mixed drink, nightcap, parting cup, peripeteia, pousse-cafe, punch, revelation, shocker, staggerer, startler, stirrup cup, sundowner, surprisal, surprise, surprise ending, surprise package, surprise party, switch, thunderbolt, thunderclap, wee doch-an-dorrach |
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