squint meaning and definition

SQUINT noun

Definition of squint (noun)

1. abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
   • synonyms: strabismus
2. the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed

SQUINT verb

Definition of squint (verb)

1. cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
   • "The children squinted so as to scare each other"
   • synonyms: squinch
2. be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus
3. partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light
   • "The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield"

SQUINT adjective

Definition of squint (adjective)

1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
   • "her eyes with their misted askance look"- Elizabeth Bowen; "sidelong glances"
   • synonyms: askance, askant, asquint, sidelong, squint-eyed, squinty