sken

/ skɛn /

verb

1. dialect,  (intr) to squint or stare

Word History and Origins

Origin of sken¹

of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has asked a Zen master - Thai boxing guru Grandmaster Sken - to address his squad so they can focus on their emotional and mental side.

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Cf. v. pref., aneu sken�s ka� trag�s�as.

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Meadows was never more enjoyable than when tackling Sun Hill's gang wars, primarily because a man talking in a dour Yorkshire accent about The Sken Man Massive and its nemesis The Man Dem Crew was a pleasure that will only be eclipsed when Geoffrey Boycott narrates an audiobook of The Wire.

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“What is your name, skën Jumfru?”

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As I drew near, this useful member of society would naturally take a sidelong glance at the strange gentleman, and perceiving that he was uncommonly attractive in personal appearance, it was quite natural she should make a neat little courtesy and say “Got Aften!” to which, of course, I always responded in the most affable manner, not forgetting to say to myself, in an audible tone, “Sken Jumfru!”—a pretty girl.

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