beady-eyed

beady-eyed
/bee"dee uyd'/, adj.
1. marked by or having small, glittering eyes, esp. eyes that seem to gleam with malice, avarice, or lechery.
2. staring with suspicion, skepticism, etc.: The gambler gave the newcomer a beady-eyed look.
[1870-75]

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