The word "睥睨" is formed by combining the characters "睥" and "睨", both of which depict acts of looking askance. "睥" specifically refers to looking with contempt or disdain from a sidelong angle, while "睨" means to glance sideways or squint, often implying arrogance or scrutiny. Together, they create a compound word where their overlapping meanings reinforce the concept of a haughty, disdainful gaze.