eye-candy
things which are attractive to the eye
TRANSLATION
eye candy = der Augenschmaus, die Augenweide --- How important is this English word? eye candy: 1,800,000 Google Hits
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
Its lean curves and long lines are pure EYE CANDY…………
(The Guardian Unlimited in a review of the new Jaguar XK sports car)
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While some of this is only EYE CANDY, a different background for example, there are many things that are functionally important.
(tuxmagazine.com in an article about the Linux operating system)
(The Guardian Unlimited in a review of the new Jaguar XK sports car)
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While some of this is only EYE CANDY, a different background for example, there are many things that are functionally important.
(tuxmagazine.com in an article about the Linux operating system)
Did you
know?
eye candy
slang expression
- Something or someone that is visually attractive or pleasing to look at. It may also be used in a derogatory (abschätzig) way to imply that something has no substance and relies solely on its visual appeal for any value it may have.
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WORD ORIGIN
Candy is the U.S. English term for sweets and confectionaries.
There are various phrases that include the word candy such as EAR CANDY (music with instant appeal but little artistic skill), ARM CANDY (an attractive escort) and of course EYE CANDY.
These phrases are often used in an ironic way to imply that something/someone lacks substance and is only superficially appealing.
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IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
“This report does not tell us anything new. It's just pure eye candy if you ask me.”
slang expression
- Something or someone that is visually attractive or pleasing to look at. It may also be used in a derogatory (abschätzig) way to imply that something has no substance and relies solely on its visual appeal for any value it may have.
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WORD ORIGIN
Candy is the U.S. English term for sweets and confectionaries.
There are various phrases that include the word candy such as EAR CANDY (music with instant appeal but little artistic skill), ARM CANDY (an attractive escort) and of course EYE CANDY.
These phrases are often used in an ironic way to imply that something/someone lacks substance and is only superficially appealing.
---
IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
“This report does not tell us anything new. It's just pure eye candy if you ask me.”
