squinty

[ skwin-tee ]

/ ˈskwɪn ti /

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adjective

characterized by or having a squint.

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Origin of squinty

First recorded in 1590–1600; squint + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM squinty

squint·i·ness, noun

Words nearby squinty

squinch, squinny, squint, squint-eyed, squinting modifier, squinty, squirarchy, squircle, squire, squirearch, squirearchy

How to use squinty in a sentence

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.
The iconic Lamborghini Countach has been reborn as a modern supercar|Rob Stumpf|August 21, 2021|Popular-Science
Because he had squinty and slanted eyes, the other kids gave him the nickname “Chinky.”
Mike Wallace Reconsidered: 6 Revelations From a New Biography|The Daily Beast|April 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Their enthusiasm, devotion, and mixed-up sense of romance for squinty boys is one of the more quaint aspects of pop culture.
Trends That Need to End in 2010|Natasha Vargas-Cooper|December 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST
His eyes vary between squinty and with big black dots very much like Charlie Chaplin.
The Man Without a Face|Paul Szep|October 27, 2008|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.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum
Poor Squinty ran and tried to hide under the straw, for he knew the boy was talking about him.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum
The pig family did not know when Squinty would be taken away from them, and all they could do was to wait.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum
Squinty, several times, looked at the hole under the pen, by which he had once gotten out.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum
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.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum