Cockeyed (adjective)

1. Cockeyed refers to something that is not straight or level, or something that is askew, slanted or twisted.
2. It can also be used to describe someone who is cross-eyed, or someone whose gaze is directed in an unnatural or strange way.

Origin:

The word "cockeyed" originated in the late 18th century in the united states, likely from the word "cockeye", which was used to describe a squinting or cross-eyed person. the word "cockeye" may have originated from the word "cock" meaning one-eyed, or from the word "cocked", meaning turned or twisted.

Examples:

1. The picture on the wall was hanging cockeyed, so I straightened it.
2. The boat was listing to one side because it was loaded unevenly, so it looked cockeyed.
3. The clown at the circus was making silly faces and had a cockeyed expression.
4. He gave a cockeyed look when I asked him if he was feeling well.
5. The cockeyed grin on his face made me think he was up to something.