blank stares

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Definition of blank stares in English English dictionary

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blank stare

an expressionless or uncomprehending stare

Turkish pronunciation

blängk sterz

Pronunciation

/ˈblaɴɢk ˈsterz/ /ˈblæŋk ˈstɛrz/

Etymology

[ 'bla[ng]k ] (adjective.) 14th century. Middle English, from Middle French blanc colorless, white, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German blanch white; probably akin to Latin flagrare to burn; more at BLACK.