askance

/ษ™หˆskรฆns/

IPA: /AH0 S K AE1 N S/

verb
  1. 1

    To look at (someone or something) with a sideways glance.

  2. 2

    To turn (one's eye or gaze) to the side.

adjective
  1. 1

    Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.

adverb
  1. 1

    (of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.

    โ€œThe beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance.โ€

  2. 2

    Sideways; obliquely.

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