squinty

[ skwin-tee ]

adjective

1. characterized by or having a squint.

Other Words From

• squinti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of squinty¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; squint + -y ¹

Example Sentences

From the pointed nose with squinty headlights to the upwards-sloping tail with a Periscopio-inspired hatch, there are many styling cues directly taken from the original supercar, though dulled ever so slightly for a more modern appeal.

From Popular-Science

Because he had squinty and slanted eyes, the other kids gave him the nickname “Chinky.”

From The Daily Beast

Their enthusiasm, devotion, and mixed-up sense of romance for squinty boys is one of the more quaint aspects of pop culture.

From The Daily Beast

His eyes vary between squinty and with big black dots very much like Charlie Chaplin.

From The Daily Beast

Squinty could look out, but the slats were as close together as those in a chicken coop, and the little pig could not get out.

From Project Gutenberg

Poor Squinty ran and tried to hide under the straw, for he knew the boy was talking about him.

From Project Gutenberg

The pig family did not know when Squinty would be taken away from them, and all they could do was to wait.

From Project Gutenberg

Squinty, several times, looked at the hole under the pen, by which he had once gotten out.

From Project Gutenberg

Now and then the boy who had bought Squinty, and who was taking him home, would look around at his pet in the slatted box.

From Project Gutenberg