Picture-skew
//ˈpɪkt͡ʃəˌskjuː// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of picturesque. alt-of, alternative, humorous, not-comparable
"However, in a broad-brimmed hat And frilly dress, she figured that She looked quite sweet and picture-skew, When seated in a green canoe."
Example
More examples"However, in a broad-brimmed hat And frilly dress, she figured that She looked quite sweet and picture-skew, When seated in a green canoe."
Etymology
A deliberately mispronounced respelling of picturesque, for humorous effect.
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