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Webster 1913 Edition

Askew

A-skew′

,
adv.
&
Adj.
[Pref.
a-
+
skew
.]
Awry; askance; asquint; oblique or obliquely; – sometimes indicating scorn, or contempt, or entry.
Spenser.

Webster 1828 Edition

Askew

ASKEW'

,
adv.
With a wry look; aside; askant; sometimes indicating scorn, or contempt, or envy.

Definition 2024

askew

askew

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English

Alternative forms

  • askue, ascue, askoye, a skew

Adjective

askew

  1. Turned or twisted to one side.
  2. (figuratively) Untoward, unfavourable.

Translations

Adverb

askew ‎(comparative more askew, superlative most askew)

  1. Tilted to one side.
    He wore his hat askew

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Etymology

From Old Norse á ská ‎(“askew, askance”), equivalent to a- +‎ skew. Compare Icelandic á ská ‎(“diagonally”), Danish skrå ‎(“slanting, oblique”), German Schräge ‎(“slope, slant”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /əˈskjuː/
  • Rhymes: -uː

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