squiz

[ skwiz ]

verb (used with object),squizzed, squiz·zing.
  1. to peer at quickly and closely.

noun
  1. a quick, close look.

Origin of squiz

1
First recorded in 1905–10; expressive formation, perhaps blend of squint and quiz

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British Dictionary definitions for squiz

squiz

/ (skwɪz) /


nounplural squizzes
  1. Australian and NZ slang a look or glance, esp an inquisitive one

Origin of squiz

1
C20: perhaps a blend of squint and quiz

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