Squint Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Squint

Meaning 1 : (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

    Synonyms : askance,  askant,  asquint,  sidelong,  squint-eyed,  squinty
Meaning 2 : abnormal alignment of one or both eyes

    Synonyms : strabismus
Meaning 3 : cross one's eyes as if in strabismus

    Example : The children squinted so as to scare each other

    Synonyms : squinch
Meaning 4 : be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus

Meaning 5 : partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light

    Example : The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield

Meaning 6 : the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed

How to Pronounce Squint

  • skwɪnt