cutting eyes

In Saint Lucia, "cutting eyes" means "to give someone attitude silently". It's not usually used in first person singular, keep that in mind. To express contempt and hostility by staring with squinted eyes, often followed by turning your head on a side just to stare disdainfully

Boy: Aye girl, you nice ih, going somewhere?

Girl: (Stares disdainfully)
Boy: Check di girl cutting eyes for me. I eh even want you, you ogly anyways (Look at the girl giving me attitude with her eyes. I don't even want you. You're too ugly for me)

by Lime Juice (St. Lucia) March 3, 2026