beady-eyed

[bee-dee-ahyd]

adjective

1. marked by or having small, glittering eyes, especially eyes that seem to gleam with malice, avarice, or lechery.

2. staring with suspicion, skepticism, etc..

   The gambler gave the newcomer a beady-eyed look.

Word History and Origins

Origin of beady-eyed¹

First recorded in 1870–75