skewwhiff

/ ˈskjuːˈwɪf /

adjective

1. informal.
   postpositive not straight; askew

Word History and Origins

Origin of skewwhiff¹

C18: probably influenced by askew

Example Sentences

What Lynch heard – above the sparse drums, gambolling bassline, skewwhiff strings and screeching brass – was a vocal delivery that knocked him out: a half-sung croaky voice that was part Tom Waits, part comic-book villain.

From The Guardian

“A refined suit worn with an unironed shirt, skewwhiff tie and beaten-up sneakers. The fact that he painted in those suits feels slightly anarchic and nonconformist. I want to wear a suit like that.”

From The Guardian

SCORPIUS: And Ron and Hermione have gone completely skewwhiff— and I still haven’t figured out why.

From Literature

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

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

From Project Gutenberg