Definition of Askance
Askance
a·skance
Definition/Meaning
(adverb)
with an attitude of disapproval or distrust;
e.g. I looked in askance of the proposal to let the dog go wherever it pleased.
(adverb)
give a side-glance;
e.g. He looked askance at his mother to see if it was okay to invite his friend to dinner.
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