subs. (American).—1. Drink generally; specifically, a mixed drink.
2. (general).—Anything surprising or out of the way.
1879. Notes and Queries, 5th S., xi., 140. His lecture must have been a lively and profitable EYE-OPENER for the somnolence of a cathedral town.
1888. Cornhill Magazine, March, p. 228. If Joanna was ever so blessed as to hear her sing ‘Houp la!’ it would be a regular EYE-OPENER to her.
1889. Answers, 23 Feb., p. 194, col. 1. No doubt the enclosed will be an EYE-OPENER for you.
3. (venery).—The penis. For synonyms, see CREAMSTICK and PRICK.
