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Meaning of word skew-whiff from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

skew-whiff adverb

Meaning : Turned or twisted to one side.

Example : Rugs lying askew.
With his necktie twisted awry.

Synonyms : askew, awry

skew-whiff adjective

Meaning : Turned or twisted toward one side.

Example : A...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry.
His wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff.

Synonyms : askew, awry, cockeyed, lopsided, wonky

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