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black eye   (TTS Sound)

The noun black eye has 3 senses

• shiner, black eye, mouse -- (a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye)


• black eye -- (a bad reputation; "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye")


• reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye -- (an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating)