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- [kok-ahyd]
- /ˈkɒkˌaɪd/
- /ˌkɒkˈaɪd/
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- [kok-ahyd]
- /ˈkɒkˌaɪd/
Definitions of cockeyed word
- adjective cockeyed If you say that an idea or scheme is cockeyed, you mean that you think it is very unlikely to succeed. 3
- adjective cockeyed If something is cockeyed, it looks wrong because it is not in a level or straight position. 3
- adjective cockeyed afflicted with cross-eye, squint, or any other visible abnormality of the eyes 3
- adjective cockeyed appearing to be physically or logically abnormal, absurd, etc; crooked; askew 3
- adjective cockeyed drunk 3
- abbreviation COCKEYED cross-eyed 3
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Origin of cockeyed
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; cock2 (v.) + eyed
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Parts of speech for Cockeyed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cockeyed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj cockeyed
- absurd — If you say that something is absurd, you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense.
- askance — with an oblique glance
- asymmetrical — Something that is asymmetrical has two sides or halves that are different in shape, size, or style.
- awry — If something goes awry, it does not happen in the way it was planned.
- crazy — If you describe someone or something as crazy, you think they are very foolish or strange.
adjective cockeyed
- misaligned — improperly aligned.
- askew — Something that is askew is not straight or not level with what it should be level with.
- uneven — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
- out of kilter — If one thing is out of kilter with another, the first thing does not agree with or fit in with the second.
- off-center — not centered; diverging from the exact center.
Antonyms for cockeyed
adj cockeyed
adjective cockeyed
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
Top questions with cockeyed
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