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skewwhiff

British  
/ ˈskjuːˈwɪf /

adjective

  1. informal (postpositive) not straight; askew

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of skewwhiff

C18: probably influenced by askew

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A skewwhiff morality tale that calls to mind Warp Films' superb Bunny and the Bull in tone, this is a weird, exciting half-hour break from the norm.

From The Guardian Dec. 21, 2012

"It kicks upwards like; it's kicking my nose all skewwhiff."

From Outback Marriage, an : a story of Australian life by Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton)

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