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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He has brown hair, brown eyes, and is cross-eyed, according to his family.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025
In recent episodes, Bercow’s oratorial prowess came into full flower, as he belched forth merciless diatribes that made several bystanders go cross-eyed.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2024
An identical, slightly cross-eyed version of Holoborodko stands before him.
From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2022
The first doctor deemed him cross-eyed and suggested surgery.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2021
“Aaargh, the good die young,” muttered Hagrid, slumping low onto the table, a little cross-eyed, while Slughorn continued to warble the refrain.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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