cross-eyed
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cross-eyed
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Sitting across from him at Canter’s, I also notice he appears to be a bit cross-eyed, which I find ironic because I always thought he had a wandering eye.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2025
If you're going cross-eyed trying to keep up, you're not alone.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2023
“You kind of get cross-eyed at some point,” Ms. Maddox said.
From New York Times ● Aug. 12, 2022
The first doctor deemed him cross-eyed and suggested surgery.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2021
Steam hissed out his nostrils like from a teakettle, and he went cross-eyed with pleasure.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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