A well-known insult in the Japanese manga and anime world, used on people who wear glasses. The meaning 'Four-eyes' probably came from the two physical eyes the person has, while two more eyes seen on the glasses (one eye on each glass), which makes 'four eyes' in total.
Person 1: Oi, four eyes! Get me melon bread!
Person 2: I-I didn't get my allowance today...
Person 1: *kicks Person 2 in the gut* Hah?! Who do you think you are?
Person 2: *screams in agony * F-four eyes!!
Person 3: *smashes Person 1 with an uppercut*
Person 1: *K.O*
Person 3: Hey Person 2, you alright?
Person 2: *snot and waterworks flowing* T-thank y-you so much, Person 3! Thank you!
Noun Pronunciation: IPA: ˈfɔrˌaɪz/foh-er aiz
Originally coined in 1874 this term was a derogatory phrase used to attack people who wore glasses.
The origins of this word are unknown, but a few theories exist:
1. People thought of the glass lenses as a second set of eyes.
2. Due to how thick lenses used to be, they would sometimes reflect the things around them making it seem like the wearer had more eyes than usual.
This term is typically used by school children with intent to bully but can also be heard in more adult-oriented settings. Though, adults typically use it jokingly.