Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

canthal tilt

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.37 in modern English

Syllables
can-thal tilt
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
7
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Meaning

noun

The tilt of a line drawn from the outer corner (the lateral canthus) to the inner corner (the medial canthus) of one's eyes; a lower inner corner is referred to as a positive tilt while a lower outer corner is referred to as a negative tilt.

Countable; Uncountable

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What does canthal tilt mean?
The tilt of a line drawn from the outer corner (the lateral canthus) to the inner corner (the medial canthus) of one's eyes; a lower inner corner is referred to as a positive tilt while a lower outer corner is referred to as a negative tilt.
Where does canthal tilt come from?
Popularized during the 2010s in incel forums. The term gained further popularity in mid-2023 on TikTok after a user created a filter that draws a line showing one's canthal tilt.

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