Looking for the meaning of the word ASKANT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ASKANT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Askance
Speech Type: Adverb
Etymology:
mid 16th century: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈskans
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈskɑːns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval
Short Definition:with attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval
Examples:- the reformers looked askance at the mystical tradition
- a waiter looked askance at his jeans
Variant Forms:
- askant
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