squinter

[US]/[ˈskwɪntə(r)]/
[UK]/[ˈskwɪntər]/

Translation

n.A person who squints; someone with poor eyesight.; A person who is evasive or unwilling to look directly at something.
v.To look with narrowed or partly closed eyes, typically because of bright light or to focus on something small or distant.
Word Forms
Pluralsquinters

Phrases & Collocations

a sly squinter

squinter's gaze

squinter looked

squinter squinted

be a squinter

squinter's eyes

squinter watching

squinter's face

squinter's trick

Example Sentences

the seasoned poker player was a notorious squinter, always hiding his tells.

he's a notorious squinter, making it impossible to read his expression.

don't be a squinter; show some emotion when you're talking to people.

the negotiator was a skilled squinter, maintaining a neutral facade.

she's a natural squinter, rarely revealing her true feelings.

he tried to play the squinter, but his nervous fidgeting gave him away.

the politician was a practiced squinter, avoiding direct eye contact.

stop being a squinter and tell me what's really bothering you.

the child was a little squinter, staring straight ahead without smiling.

he's a classic squinter, never letting on what he's thinking.

she accused him of being a squinter and not being genuine.

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