Definition of eyebrow-raising in English:

eyebrow-raising

noun ˈʌɪbraʊˌreɪzɪŋ

The expression of censure, surprise, or scepticism; an instance of this. Compare to raise one's eyebrows.

adjective ˈʌɪbraʊˌreɪzɪŋ

1That expresses censure, surprise, or scepticism, especially habitually or frequently. Compare to raise one's eyebrows. rare.
2Surprising, shocking; causing disapproval or scepticism. Compare to raise eyebrows.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Edmund Yates (1831–1894), journalist and novelist. From eyebrow + raising
early 20th century. From eyebrow + raising. Compare earlier to raise one's eyebrow(s) (or an eyebrow), eyebrow-raising.

Definition of eyebrow-raising in US English:

eyebrow-raising

nounˈʌɪbraʊˌreɪzɪŋ

The expression of censure, surprise, or scepticism; an instance of this. Compare to raise one's eyebrows.

adjectiveˈʌɪbraʊˌreɪzɪŋ

1That expresses censure, surprise, or scepticism, especially habitually or frequently. Compare to raise one's eyebrows. rare.
2Surprising, shocking; causing disapproval or scepticism. Compare to raise eyebrows.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Edmund Yates (1831–1894), journalist and novelist. From eyebrow + raising<br>early 20th century. From eyebrow + raising. Compare earlier to raise one's eyebrow(s) (or an eyebrow), eyebrow-raising.

单词	eyebrow-raising
释义	Definition of eyebrow-raising in English: eyebrow-raising noun ˈʌɪbraʊˌreɪzɪŋ The expression of censure, surprise, or scepticism; an instance of this. Compare to raise one's eyebrows. adjective ˈʌɪbraʊˌreɪzɪŋ 1That expresses censure, surprise, or scepticism, especially habitually or frequently. Compare to raise one's eyebrows. rare. 2Surprising, shocking; causing disapproval or scepticism. Compare to raise eyebrows. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Edmund Yates (1831–1894), journalist and novelist. From eyebrow + raising early 20th century. From eyebrow + raising. Compare earlier to raise one's eyebrow(s) (or an eyebrow), eyebrow-raising. Definition of eyebrow-raising in US English: eyebrow-raising nounˈʌɪbraʊˌreɪzɪŋ The expression of censure, surprise, or scepticism; an instance of this. Compare to raise one's eyebrows. adjectiveˈʌɪbraʊˌreɪzɪŋ 1That expresses censure, surprise, or scepticism, especially habitually or frequently. Compare to raise one's eyebrows. rare. 2Surprising, shocking; causing disapproval or scepticism. Compare to raise eyebrows. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Edmund Yates (1831–1894), journalist and novelist. From eyebrow + raising<br>early 20th century. From eyebrow + raising. Compare earlier to raise one's eyebrow(s) (or an eyebrow), eyebrow-raising.
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