Gimlet-eyed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gimlet-eyed is an adjective meaning Having a squint.
Meaning
Having a squint.
More Meanings
- 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
Depending on context, synonyms include squint-eyed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swivel-eyed, gimlety, squinty, squint-eyed, boss-eyed, gleyed.
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