galley-west

gal·ley-west

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Definitions of galley-west word

adverb galley-west Informal. into a state of unconsciousness, confusion, or disarray (usually used in the phrase to knock galley-west). 1
adjective galley-west Northern U.S. lopsided; cockeyed. 1
adverb galley-west into confusion, inaction, or unconsciousness (esp in the phrase knock (someone or something) galley-west) 0
adverb galley-west into confusion or inaction 0

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75, Americanism; alteration of British dialect collywest

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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