squiz

Brief curious glance

Squiz is Australian and New Zealand slang for a quick look or glance: Let me have a squiz at that.

The word suggests a brief, casual inspection rather than careful study.

It functions as both noun and verb: I'll just squiz at the menu.

glance

peek

Furtive brief look

peep · dekko · geek · butcher's · once-over · eyeball · scan · survey · check · inspect

Opposites
duration/thoroughness of looking

squizin-depth analysis

Thorough detailed examination

hard look · forensic analysis · deep dive

formality of examination

squizaudit

Formal accounts examination

assessment · appraisal · evaluation · survey · investigation

Phrases
Family

squint

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Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G