squinny

[ skwin-ee ]

verb (used without object)

, squin·nied, squin·ny·ing.

1. to squint.

noun

, plural squin·nies.

1. a squint.

Word History and Origins

Origin of squinny¹

1595–1605; perhaps equivalent to squin- (< Dutch schuin oblique, aslant) + -y eye

Example Sentences

What makes you think she'd be seen dead with either one of you two squinny old lobsters?

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Dame Goody saw that it had squinny eyes just like its father.

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Squinny Peters (plain drunk—five bob or the risin'), who is peculiar for always paying his fine, elects to take it out this time.

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Will you ask your honourable and gallant friend, the Captain, to drive home Mr. Squinny to Brompton?

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