Phrase guide

canthal tilt

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: chiefly medicine or incel slang

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History

Etymology

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.