Synonyms for squinty

Most common

squint · squint-eyed · askance · sidelong

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Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Sidelong, slanting, askew.

   That frame is a bit squinty, you'll have to right it.

Example sentences

• askance Mary whispered something in Tom's ear, and now he's looking at me askance.
• sidelong She gave him a sidelong glance all throughout the lecture.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

squint¹, askant

7 letters

askance², asquint

8 letters

sidelong

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (askance² = 2 syllables).