boczne oko

[Eng. side eye]

A Polish calque of the English expression “side eye” (see https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=side%20eye), which occurs frequently in comments on TikTok and Twitter platforms, denoting dislike, disapproval, or disgust. It is the equivalent of a facial expression, involving a slanted, sideways glance, expressing surprise, shock, or embarrassment. “Side eye” is sometimes marked by such emoji as 😒 ,😏 or 💀( source: https://emojipedia.org/).

“Side eye” is also viral and a visual component of many memes, e.g:

Source: https://imgflip.com/memegenerator/180840690/side-eye-teddy.

Examples of usage:

1. SAYING BOCZNE OKO INSTEAD OF SIDE EYE I CAN’T https://twitter.com/search?q=boczne%20oko&src=typed_query&f=top
2. The 2nd and 3rd pictures are a bit side eye https://twitter.com/search?q=boczne%20oko&src=typed_query&f=top
3. I.e. side eye with disdain, because instead of providing entertainment for these cute cheeky chops you take pictures https://twitter.com/aomame_nori/status/1576077809315106816