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Squint

/skwɪnt/

An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.

📖 Definitions of "Squint"

noun
  1. 1

    An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.

  2. 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. 3

    A quick or sideways glance.

  4. 4

    A short look.

verb
  1. 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. 2

    To look or glance sideways.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    To have an indirect bearing, reference, or implication; to have an allusion to, or inclination towards, something.

adjective
  1. 1

    Looking obliquely; having the vision distorted.

  2. 2

    Askew, not level

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