gimlet-eyed

adjective

gim·​let-eyed ˈgim-lət-ˈīd How to pronounce gimlet-eyed (audio)
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Cultural critic Ted Gioia has gained a good deal of attention in recent years with his gimlet-eyed views of contemporary culture. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025

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First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gimlet-eyed was in 1752

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“Gimlet-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gimlet-eyed. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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