side-glance

[ sahyd-glans, -glahns ]

noun

1. a glance directed to the side; an oblique or sideways look:

   a side-glance of displeasure at her interrupter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of side-glance¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

An apparently penniless street boy in a torn jacket carries a big woven-wicker basket on his back, casting a side-glance in hopes of scoring some work as a porter.

From Los Angeles Times

Footage aired by CNN includes at least one instance of the “I wish I was there” remarks, which prompted actor Michael Caine to give him a side-glance.

From Washington Times

With a sly side-glance, she then broke into laughter.

From New York Times

But"—he heaved a sigh, and, with a side-glance of fun at Elsa, took another strawberry—"nous avons chang� tout cela!

From Project Gutenberg

"Speak!" he said curtly, and with a swift side-glance at the mistress, who stood as if turned to stone.

From Project Gutenberg