English Word · Intermediate
skelly
To squint
Pronunciation: /ˈskɛli/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "To squint.".
Example
"It is he—it is the very man," said Bothwell, "skellies fearfully with one eye?"
"It is he—it is the very man," said Bothwell, "skellies fearfully with one eye?"
Practice tips
- Practice skelly out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.