Squint

/skwɪnt/

noun

  1. An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.

  2. The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.

    He looks handsome although he's got a slight squint.

  3. A quick or sideways glance.

verb

  1. To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.

    The children squinted to frighten each other.

  2. To look or glance sideways.

  3. To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.

Synonyms: skelly

adjective

  1. Looking obliquely; having the vision distorted.

  2. Askew, not level

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