word
Squint
Skwihnt
/ˈskwɪnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
squint
Dictionary meaning
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy.
Examples
- The children squinted so as to scare each other.
- The driver squinted as the sun hit their windshield.
Synonyms: askance
People also look up
Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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