| Noun | 1. | black eye - a bruise caused by a blow to the eyebruise, contusion - an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration | |
| 2. | black eye - a bad reputation; "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye" | |
| 3. | black eye - an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustratingwhammy - a serious or devastating setback | |