Is there a synonym like that? Example sentence:
One Monday, Mary showed up with a __ at work.
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1So, essentially you are looking for a synonym for eye?– thomj1332Jul 19, 2017 at 3:45
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6Related: Why is a black eye called a “shiner”?– Mari-Lou AJul 19, 2017 at 5:56
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1What is the context? What is wrong with black eye?– dangphJul 19, 2017 at 9:12
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1Please read Single word requests, crosswords, and the fight against mediocrity.– tchrist ♦Jul 19, 2017 at 13:14
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2"hopefully not too formal/scientific." So that's a 'no' for periorbital hematoma?– KSmartsJul 19, 2017 at 13:17
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A shiner: bruised or blackened eye
Example from mirror.co.uk:
'My little lad loves my shiner' reveals Anthony Joshua after Klitschko win that secured him £15million payday
Also, 2001 movie named: Shiner.
Michael Caine stars as Billy "Shiner" Simpson, a small time boxing promoter with big ideas.
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Wow, that's an eye-opener (pun intended); I wouldn't have imagined shiner meaning this earlier. Not sure how many would take it for a black eye in
Mary showed up with a shiner at work. +1. Jul 19, 2017 at 5:45 -
4Bold. Be bold and bold the answer. An example sentence taken from the net, or its etymology would make this answer sweeter. Jul 19, 2017 at 7:04
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I noticed, great work! If you don't mind, I'm leaving the comment above so new users can see that it is relatively easy to write good complete answers that are also supported. Reams and reams of pages is not necessary on a SWR. Jul 19, 2017 at 9:59
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