squiz

squiz

[skwiz] Australian Informal.
verb (used with object), squizzed, squiz·zing.
1.
to peer at quickly and closely.
noun
2.
a quick, close look.

Origin:
1905–10; expressive formation, perhaps blend of squint and quiz

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squiz (skwɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl squizzes
slang (Austral), (NZ) a look or glance, esp an inquisitive one
 
[C20: perhaps a blend of squint and quiz]

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