picture-skew

Etymology
A deliberately mispronounced respelling of, for humorous effect.

Adjective

 * 1) * 1926: Florence Nelson & C F Scheer, Safety education (Education Division, National Safety Council), page 22:
 * 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.
 * 1) * 1943: James Styles, The Soul of the Universe, and Other Poems (New Method Ptg. Co.), page 12:
 * This was their first trip on this road.
 * That they were thrilled, their faces showed.
 * One of them oft admired the view,
 * Exclaiming, “Ain’t that picture-skew”!
 * 1) * 1945: New statesman: The Week-end Review (Statesman and Nation Publishing), page 31:
 * Cheap-looking, true — but picture-skew — my Kots will stretch for miles
 * Cheap-looking, true — but picture-skew — my Kots will stretch for miles