skewwhiff
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of skewwhiff
C18: probably influenced by askew
Example Sentences
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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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