adj
cockeyed
KOK-yd
Cockeyed (adj) means Crooked, askew, or not aligned properly. Example: “The picture frame hung cockeyed on the wall.”
adj
1
Crooked, askew, or not aligned properly.
"The picture frame hung cockeyed on the wall."
2
Absurd or foolish, especially describing an idea or plan.
"It was a cockeyed plan from the start."
"He had some cockeyed notion about striking it rich overnight."
How to use cockeyed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrooked or lopsided, or (of an idea) foolish and impractical.
When to use it
Informal.
Common pairings
a cockeyed scheme
hanging cockeyed
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more cockeyed
- Superlative
- most cockeyed
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Etymology
From "cock" (to tilt) plus "eyed" — originally describing eyes turned inward or askew.
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What does “cockeyed” mean?
The word “cockeyed” means crooked, askew, or not aligned properly. In plain terms, crooked or lopsided, or (of an idea) foolish and impractical.
How do you pronounce “cockeyed”?
“Cockeyed” is pronounced KOK-yd (/ˈkɒkˌaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “cockeyed” in a sentence?
Here is “cockeyed” used in a sentence: “The picture frame hung cockeyed on the wall.”
What part of speech is “cockeyed”?
“Cockeyed” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “cockeyed” have?
“Cockeyed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: crooked, askew, or not aligned properly.
