asquint

a·squint

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-skwint]
- /əˈskwɪnt/
- /əˈskwɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-skwint]
- /əˈskwɪnt/

Definitions of asquint word

adverb asquint with a glance from the corner of the eye, esp a furtive one 3
adverb asquint with a squint; out of the corner of the eye 3
adjective asquint Looking sideways, as though warily. 0
adverb asquint With narrowed eyes. 0

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Origin of asquint

First appearance:

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; Middle English, equivalent to a- a-1 + squint, of uncertain origin

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Parts of speech for Asquint

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Asquint

asquint popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

asquint usage trend in Literature

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