Yes, kilting is in the scrabble dictionary. What does it mean when someone is off kilter?
1 : not in perfect balance : a bit askew off-kilter camera angles His hat was slightly off-kilter. 2 : eccentric, unconventional off-kilter characters an off-kilter approach.
What is another word for off balance?
Find another word for off-balance. In this page you can discover 9 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for off-balance, like: lopsided, uneven, out-of-shape, unsteady, off-track, on-balance, beta-pleated, Formerton and off-course. What is the meaning of ostentatious living?
: attracting or fond of attracting attention by showing off wealth or cleverness They lived in a huge, ostentatious house.
Where did the word kilter originate from?
kilter (n.) order, good condition, in out of kilter (1620s), apparently a variant of English dialectal kelter (c. 1600) good condition, order, a word of unknown origin. What might out of kilter mean in the first sentence?
Not properly adjusted, not working well, out of order. For example, This whole schedule is out of kilter with the rest of our projects, or The wheels on the trailer are out of whack. The first term, also spelled kelter, dates from the early 1600s and its origin is not known.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
What does the word racket mean?
1 : confused clattering noise : clamor. 2a : social whirl or excitement. b : the strain of exciting or trying experiences. 3a : a fraudulent scheme, enterprise, or activity. b : a usually illegitimate enterprise made workable by bribery or intimidation.
What does it mean when someone is off balance?
If someone or something is off-balance, they can easily fall or be knocked over because they are not standing firmly.
Why do I feel so off balance?
Losing your balance while walking, or feeling imbalanced, can result from: Vestibular problems. Abnormalities in your inner ear can cause a sensation of a floating or heavy head and unsteadiness in the dark. Nerve damage to your legs (peripheral neuropathy).
What is the synonym of off?
What is another word for off?
| wide | inaccurately |
|---|---|
| astray | away |
| off beam | off course |
| off target | wide of the mark |
| wide of the target |
Is being ostentatious bad?
What is a ostentatious good?
A snob or ostentatious good is a good where the main attraction is related to its image of being expensive, exclusive and a symbol of social status. … A snob good is very similar in principle to a Veblen Good This is a good where demand is often greater when the price is higher.
What is the act of ostentation?
1 : excessive display : vain and unnecessary show especially for the purpose of attracting attention, admiration, or envy : pretentiousness She dresses stylishly without ostentation.
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