look daggers UK /ˌlʊk ˈdæɡəz/US /ˌlʊk ˈdæɡɚz/ verb1 •Often followed by at: to stare in a disapproving, severe, or threatening manner, especially without speaking.Before him set the grim baron, with a face worthy of the father of such a daughter, and looking daggers and rat's bane. — 1835 formslooked daggers · looking daggers · looks daggers