RED-EYE


Meaning of RED-EYE in English

■ noun

1》 the effect in photography of people appearing to have red eyes, caused by a reflection from the retina when the flashgun is too near the camera lens.

2》 informal, chiefly N. Amer. an overnight flight on which one cannot expect much sleep.

3》 a fish with red eyes, especially ( Brit. ) a rudd or ( N. Amer. ) a rock bass.

4》 US informal cheap whisky.

5》 Canadian a drink made from tomato juice and beer.

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