General
sken
What does sken mean?
To have a look or a nosy stare; also to squint. Lancashire/Manchester and Northern.
"Have a sken at this, you won't believe it."
Origin
North West dialect 'sken' (to squint/look sideways).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'sken' mean?
To look, have a nosy stare, or squint, in North West English dialect.
Can 'sken' be a noun?
Yes — you can 'have a sken' at something, meaning take a look.
Where is 'sken' used?
It's a Lancashire, Manchester and Northern dialect word.
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