squiz

[ skwiz ]

verb (used with object),squizzed, squiz·zing.

to peer at quickly and closely.

noun

a quick, close look.

Origin of squiz

First recorded in 1905–10; expressive formation, perhaps blend of squint and quiz

Words Nearby squiz

squirt gun
squirting cucumber
squish
squishy
squit
squiz
squoosh
squshy
squush
squushy
sq. yd.

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British Dictionary definitions for squiz

squiz

/ (skwɪz) /

nounplural squizzes

Australian and NZ slang a look or glance, esp an inquisitive one

Origin of squiz

C20: perhaps a blend of squint and quiz

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