Askew

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /əˈskjuː/
• Rhymes: -uː

Alternative forms

• askue, ascue, askoye, a skew

Origin

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

Adjective

adjective

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

Full definition of askew

Adverb

1. tilted to one side.He wore his hat askew
2. with disapprovalto look askew

Related terms

• skew-whiff

Anagrams

• wakes