What does gimlet-eyed mean?
Gimlet-eyed means Having a squint..
Gimlet-eyed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Having a squint..
Definitions by Sense
- Having a squint.
- Having eyes which are in constant motion; shifty-eyed.
- Having piercing eyes, sharp-sighted.
- Having keen vision.
Example Sentences
1814, Sir Walter Scott, Waverley 'D—n her gooseberry wig,' said the corporal, when she was out of hearing, 'that gimlet-eyed jade—mother adjutant, as we call her—is a greater plague to the regiment than provost-marshal, ...
Synonyms for gimlet-eyed
Antonyms for gimlet-eyed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more gimlet-eyed
- most gimlet-eyed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gimlet-eyed?
Common synonyms include squint-eyed.
What is the opposite of gimlet-eyed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gimlet-eyed in a sentence?
1814, Sir Walter Scott, Waverley 'D—n her gooseberry wig,' said the corporal, when she was out of hearing, 'that gimlet-eyed jade—mother adjutant, as we call her—is a greater plague to the regiment than provost-marshal, ...
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