askew

English

/əˈskjuː/

adjective
Definitions
  • Turned or twisted to one side.
  • (figuratively) Untoward, unfavourable.

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse á ská (askew, askance) prefix from English skew.

Origin

English

skew

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