eying

/ˈaɪɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to look or glance at something or someone with attention or curiosity

“She was eying the new designer handbag in the store window.”

2. verb

to eye or watch something or someone with suspicion or hostility

“The police officer was eying the suspicious character on the street corner.”

3. noun

the act of looking or glancing at something or someone

“She gave him a cold eying before turning away.”

Synonyms

  • gazing
  • staring

Antonyms

  • disregarding
  • ignoring