wry-necked

or wry·necked

[ rahy-nekt ]
/ ˈraɪˌnɛkt /

adjective Informal.

afflicted with wryneck.

Origin of wry-necked

First recorded in 1590–1600

Words nearby wry-necked

wrought iron, wrought-up, wrung, wrvs, wry, wry-necked, wrybill, wrymouth, wryneck, ws, wsa

Example sentences from the Web for wry-necked

  • Three or four couple was dancin', but none o' them was wry-necked enough to get the proper pose.

    Gullible's Travels, Etc. |Ring W. Lardner

  • “You reminded me just now, my pal, of Wry-necked Charley the boshomengro” (fiddler).

    The Gypsy's Parson |George Hall

  • Among your wry-necked people I pass for one of the handsomest.

    Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3) |Isaac D'Israeli

  • This, as the wry-necked man had said, admitted of a possible resurrection.

    The Chief Legatee |Anna Katharine Green