English

Etymology
Metaphor first recorded in 1984. Derivative from "nose candy"? (first used in 1930).

Noun
en-noun|sg=eye candy|-

1. context|US|slang|idiom A very attractive person or persons, or the salient visible physical attributes of same. Generally has a strong sexual connotation.

#: I'm going to the beach to check out some eye candy.

1. context|US|slang|idiom Any object or sight with considerable visual appeal.

#: The computer graphics added lots of eye candy to that movie.

See also
arm candy

fi:eye candy

• 2007-11-05 20:34 - WikiPedant - added {{en-noun}}

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