“Side eye” is a slang term for a judgmental, skeptical, or disapproving look. It’s often used when someone finds something questionable, ridiculous, or shady but doesn’t want to say it outright.
What Does “Side Eye” Mean?
On platforms like TikTok, Twitter (X), and Instagram, this is used in captions, memes, and reaction GIFs:
- To express doubt – “He said he’s ‘different now’… 👀”
- To call out cringe behavior – “Seeing someone take 100 selfies in public… 👀 ”
It’s often paired with the 👀 emoji or funny reaction images.
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