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askew
[ uh-skyoo ]
/ əˈskyu /
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adverb
to one side; out of line; in a crooked position; awry: to wear one's hat askew;to hang a picture askew.
with disapproval, scorn, contempt, etc.; disdainfully: They looked askew at the painting.
adjective
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askew
/ (əˈskjuː) /
adverb, adjective
at an oblique angle; towards one side; awry
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