squint

²squint

verb

Definition of SQUINT

intransitive verb

1

a : to have an indirect bearing, reference, or aim b : to deviate from a true line

2

a : to look in a squint-eyed manner b : to be cross-eyed c : to look or peer with eyes partly closed

transitive verb

: to cause (an eye) to squint

— squint·er noun

— squint·ing·ly \ˈskwin-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of SQUINT

1. She had to squint to read the small print.
2. He squinted through the haze of smoke.
3. I had to squint my eyes to focus on the tiny letters.
4. I noticed that he squints.

First Known Use of SQUINT

1599