The term 'bug eyed' refers to a person or animal with eyes that are protruding or bulging outwards. Some synonyms for this term include 'pop-eyed', 'googly-eyed', 'protruding-eyed', 'bulging-eyed', 'buggy-eyed', 'staring-eyed', and 'boss-eyed'. These words are used to describe the appearance of someone who looks surprised, afraid or bewildered. These terms can also be used to describe characters in cartoons or caricatures, exaggerating the size and shape of their eyes to create humorous and exaggerated expressions. Regardless of the synonym used, all these terms convey a sense of intense or extreme emotions visible in a person's eyes.