ASKEW
Pronunciation: uh-skyoo
Definitions:
1. (adv) -to one side; out of line; in a crooked position; awry
2. (adv) - with disapproval, scorn, contempt.
3. (adj) - crooked, awry.
UD Definition(s):
1. awry, bewelled [sic], skewed
2. morbidly obese
Google Image:
I don't think these askew goggles, or "doggles" are working...
Origin:from the early 15C askoye which had a similar defiinition. Also, from "on skew" (1570's).
Used in a Sentence: The painting hung askew in the museum.
Words that Rhyme: few, chew, screw, two, who, you
Scrabble Score: 12
WordCount Popularity Rank: #31,959
Other:
-There's a famous graffiti artist that goes by the mononym, Askew.
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