squinty
squinty · squintier · squintiest
Afflicted with a squintAfflicted with a squint.
/ˈskwɪnti/
» This god is cruel, nervous, and diabolic, with yellow wrinkly skin, small squinty eyes, a triangular nose, and bright teeth.
Meaning
2 sensesAfflicted with a squint.
(Scotland)Sidelong, slanting, askew.
That frame is a bit squinty, you'll have to right it.
More definitions
- characterized by squinting
- (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Examples
1 sentencesThis god is cruel, nervous, and diabolic, with yellow wrinkly skin, small squinty eyes, a triangular nose, and bright teeth.
Origin
From squint + -y.From squint + -y.
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Forms
squintier, squintiest| Comparative | squintier Lesson |
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| Superlative | squintiest Lesson |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelatedsquint
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form