sleep in the eye

Question

I was talking in Spanish to a friend, and we were discussing the saying "the pot calling the kettle black," which in Spanish is "Apártate que me tiznas, dijo la sartén al cazo." I wanted to tell my friend how this is said in Japanese, because it's sort of interesting, but I couldn't think how to say a word.

The Japanese version of this saying is hanakuso ga mekuso wo warau, which translates to "snot laughing at sleep (in the eye)." That is, both are bodily secretions, so neither should be condescending to the other.

How do you say "sleep" in this context? It means the stuff that dries up in the corner of your eye while you are asleep.

Answer 1

They call that "cheles" in El Salvador. It is probably a slang term.

Answer 2

Also (but less common): Está legañoso.

Answer 3

Good to have her back, isn't it.

Answer 4

Nicely done, Heidita! Thank you.

Answer 5

I think we are talking about legañas here.

legaña f sleep: tiene los ojos llenos de legañas, his eyes are full of sleep