oeillade

/oɛjlad/ (pronounced as ‘ay-yah-dah’)

Definitions

1. noun

A fleeting glance or a brief look at something, often with a sense of curiosity or suspicion.

“The detective caught a quick oeillade of the suspect’s face before he turned away.”

Synonyms

  • glance
  • glimpse

Antonyms

  • gaze
  • stare