asquint

[ uh-skwint ]

adverb

1. with an oblique glance or squint; askance; slyly; dubiously.

asquint

/ əˈskwɪnt /

adverb

1. postpositive with a glance from the corner of the eye, esp a furtive one

Word History and Origins

Origin of asquint¹

1200–50; Middle English, equivalent to a- a- ¹ + squint, of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of asquint¹

C13: perhaps from Dutch schuinte slant, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Marcy Borders was a 28-year-old Bank of America worker when the photograph of her staring into the lens with her eyes asquint and her mouth agape was taken.

From The Guardian

Turned or twisted toward one side; not in a straight or true direction, or position; out of the right course; distorted; obliquely; asquint; with oblique vision; as, to glance awry.

From Project Gutenberg

The poets imagined that Envy dwelt in a dark cave, being pale and thin, looking asquint, never rejoicing except in the misfortune of others, and hurting himself continually.

From Project Gutenberg

Learn to speak first, then to woo, to wooing much pertaineth: He that courts us, wanting art, soon falters when he feigneth, Looks asquint on his discourse and smiles when he complaineth.

From Project Gutenberg

Paul, who had recovered his legs, and now clung on by the table, looked an answer horribly asquint, as if he did not admire the joke; but he resumed his seat at the table.

From Project Gutenberg