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squiz

[skwiz]

verb (used with object)

squizzed, squizzing 
  1. to peer at quickly and closely.



noun

  1. a quick, close look.

squiz

/ ɪ /

noun

  1. slanga look or glance, esp an inquisitive one

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of squiz1

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

Origin of squiz1

C20: perhaps a blend of squint and quiz
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Example Sentences

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Lost in Showbiz has had a squiz at its Business for Dummies textbook.

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The best explanation I’ve heard comes from thecommenter squiz, who points out that the crossbar beams look unfocused and that maybe this guy is an old Sith "reawakened," and that he has an early model lightsaber.

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Main room anthems come from house heroes Prok and Fitch plus the south coast's finest Squiz, Vince Frimpong and Kai Stafford.

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I say, Laura," said Laurie very fast, "you might just give a squiz at my coat before this afternoon.

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When To Use

does squiz mean?

A squiz is a short, close look at something. It can also be used as a verb meaning to take such a look.Squiz is Australian and New Zealand slang. It is most commonly used as a noun, especially in phrases like have a squiz and give (something) a squiz.Example: Give this room a squiz to see if you can find my car keys.

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