crank-sided

[ krangk-sahy-did ]

adjective

, Southern U.S.

1. lopsided; askew.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crank-sided¹

First recorded in 1880–85; crank ²

Example Sentences

He tell Mr. Dog dat de shoe fit mighty nice, but wid des one un um on, hit make 'im trot crank-sided.

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