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| a·wry [ ə r ] |
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1. crooked: not in the proper position, but turned or twisted to one side
 The cushions were awry and there was mud on the carpet.
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2. amiss: not in keeping with plans or expectations
 Our plans have gone awry.
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| [14th century. <on wry "in a twist"] |
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