cross-eyed
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- cross-eyedness noun
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
When you play a dead person, if you go a little bit cross-eyed and you don't focus, that works to keep your eyes from following movement.
From Salon • Sep. 11, 2022
“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
She would find herself going cross-eyed and fuzzy-headed, whispering poetry or making up a story.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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