Askewgee

/ˌæskjuːˈɡiː/ adjective

Definition

A dialectal or obsolete term meaning awry, askew, or in a crooked manner; not straight or properly aligned.

Etymology

A combination of askew (from Old Norse á skekkju, on the side) + gee (possibly from Old English, or onomatopoetic for turning). This appears to be a dialectal intensification of askew with folk-etymological additions.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare that it appears in almost no modern dictionaries, but it shows how English speakers once loved creating emphatic variations on words—combining 'askew' with 'gee' to really drive home the crookedness!

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