black eye

/ˈblæk ˌaɪ/

/blæk aɪ/

Other forms: black eyes

Definitions of black eye

1. noun

   a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
   synonyms: mouse, shiner

   type of:

   bruise, contusion

   an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
2. noun

   an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
   synonyms: blow, reversal, reverse, setback

   types:

   whammy

   a serious or devastating setback

   hiccup

   a minor or temporary error or setback

   type of:

   happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent

   an event that happens
3. noun

   a bad reputation
   “his behavior gave the whole family a black eye”

   type of:

   reputation, repute

   the state of being held in high esteem and honor