a response to fatigue, when a person opens their eyes to reveal the whites so they may seem more awake (not to be confused with "wide eyes;" a visible expression of an inside joke between two people; a way of masking inattention. Circle eyes works best when the person is leaning back in their chair.
After a late night, when Teacher Arlene looked over at Andy, he displayed Circle Eyes to appear interested and engaged.
by Ryan and Lindsay Labels September 08, 2008