1. Plural of cockeye; eyes that are crossed or turned inward (strabismus).
Usage: informal; often considered offensive when used to describe a person
2. Plural of cockeye; a person with crossed or misaligned eyes.
Usage: informal; offensive; derogatory

Examples

• The child was born with cockeyes and required corrective surgery.
• In older literature, the term cockeyes was sometimes used to describe a character's physical appearance.
• Modern medical professionals use the term strabismus instead of cockeyes.
• The condition of having cockeyes can often be corrected with glasses or surgery.