cockeyed

UK
/ˈkɒk.aɪd/
US
/ˈkɑː.kaɪd/

Translations

cockeyedadjective
more cockeyed
Comp.
most cockeyed
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒk.aɪd/
US
/ˈkɑː.kaɪd/
He gave me a cockeyed look.
Он посмотрел на меня косым взглядом.
The plan was cockeyed from the start.
План был абсурдным с самого начала.
cockeyedadverb
UK
/ˈkɒk.aɪd/
US
/ˈkɑːk.aɪd/
Occasionally used adverbially with the meanings “askew” or “absurdly”.

Definitions

cockeyedadjective
Crooked or askew; not level or straight.
The picture frame was hanging cockeyed on the wall.
Absurd or impractical; foolish.
He came up with a cockeyed scheme to make money quickly.
Having a squint or cross-eyed appearance.
The cockeyed man struggled to focus on the distant object.
Slang. Intoxicated; drunk.
They ended up completely cockeyed after the party.
cockeyedadverb
In a crooked or askew manner.
She set the lampshade cockeyed and laughed.