adj
askew
uh-SKYOO
adj
1
Not straight; tilted or crooked to one side.
"His tie was askew after the long day at work."
"The picture frame hung askew on the wall."
How to Use Askew
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrooked or out of proper alignment.
Common pairings
hang askew
sit askew
knocked askew
Word Forms
more askew comparative, Askews plural, most askew superlative
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Etymology
From a- plus skew.