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Meaning of beady-eyed | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Having small, bright eyes.
  2. Giving a suspicious and alert look.

Equivalents

Examples

““Okay, we go east. To the lair of Tamatoa. If anyone has my hook, it's that beady-eyed bottom-feeder.””
““Look, I'm President of the United States. I can't get involved in every petty little protest against a Third World country.” “Third World country?! How dare you! Canada is Second World at least! Now, you listen here, Mr. Buddy! Either you stop the embargo on The Terrance and Phillip Show, or we'll bring our own troops to stop it ourselves!” “Are you threatening us, you beady-eyed Canuck?” “I'm simply telling you that Canada will do what it must to protect itself!” “Then I guess both our countries better be prepared.””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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