sigogglin en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈsaɪ̯.ɡɒɡ.lɪn/
Etymology
Apparently from side + goggling, from goggle (“to stare at with wide eyes”), indicating that something had to be stared at sideways to appear straight. Compare antigoglin.
Meanings
- (Appalachia, US, dated) Not built correctly; crooked, skewed, or out of balance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most sigogglin | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more sigogglin | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |