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bleary–eyed
adjective \-ˌīd\
: having eyes that look very tired and watery
Full Definition of BLEARY-EYED
: having the eyes dimmed and watery (as from fatigue, drink, or emotion)
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First Known Use of BLEARY-EYED
circa 1927
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