Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cockeyed
adjective
/ˈkɒk.aɪd/
Definition
Cockeyed refers to something that is not straight or misaligned, often used metaphorically to describe a person as foolish or eccentric.
Examples
- He had a cockeyed way of looking at problems that often led to creative solutions.
- After getting hit in the head, he walked around with a cockeyed smile.
Meaning
The term cockeyed can describe a physical condition of being cross-eyed, but it is also used to indicate a humorous or absurd perspective.
Synonyms
- askew
- crooked
- off-kilter
- eccentric
- foolish
