beady-eyed

[ bee-dee-ahyd ]

/ ˈbi diˌaɪd /

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

staring with suspicion, skepticism, etc.: The gambler gave the newcomer a beady-eyed look.

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When Eylan was finished with him, Barrent went to a small, beady-eyed man who lectured on Earth's memory-destroying system.
The Status Civilization|Robert Sheckley
Chet Ball was staring at the beady-eyed yellow chicken in his hand.
Half Portions|Edna Ferber
He was carefully investigating a lamp-post for a trace of moss when a beady-eyed urchin approached him with outthrust hand.
The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon|Richard Connell
The fourth member was a Navajo Indian, a copper-skinned, raven-haired, beady-eyed desert savage.
Tales of lonely trails|Zane Grey

He only recognized the description of the shrill voiced, beady-eyed mail carrier.
Once to Every Man|Larry Evans