squinty

[ skwin-tee ]

adjective

1. characterized by or having a squint.

Other Words From

• squinti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of squinty¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; squint + -y ¹

Example Sentences

"There's a caged section underneath the squinty bridge that's locked," she said.

From BBC

She blows us kisses, flashes a squinty smile, drops to her knees in gratitude for applause.

From New York Times

A new study suggests that those squinty eyes could be a trade-off for powerful chomping jaws.

From Scientific American

I restarted the first track and watched his face for clues—the wrinkles in his brow, his squinty eyes.

From Literature

A man with tousled hair and squinty eyes appeared.

From Literature