Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slit-eyed
adjective
/slɪt aɪd/
Definition
Having eyes that are narrow or thin, resembling a slit.
Examples
- She gave him a slit-eyed glance as he entered the room.
- The cat stared at the mouse with its slit-eyed gaze.
Meaning
The term ‘slit-eyed’ is often used to describe someone whose eyes appear elongated or partially closed, which can convey a sense of suspicion, shrewdness, or intensity.
Synonyms
- narrow-eyed
- shifty-eyed
- squinty
