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Word of the Day – Askew

By January 7, 2022Word of the Day

Askew (adj)

as-kue

Not in a straight or level position.

Mid 16th century from a-‘on’ + skew.

Example sentences

“The pictures all askew, the best evidence of the quake.”

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