squint-eyed

adjective

ˈskwint-ˌīd 

1

: having eyes that squint

specifically : affected with cross-eye

2

: looking askance (as in envy)

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

squint-eyed

adjective

ˈskwint-ˈīd

1

: having eyes that are partly closed

2

: looking with a side glance (as in envy or ill will)