Galley-west


[gal-ee-west] /ˈgæl iˈwɛst/

adverb
1.
Informal. into a state of unconsciousness, confusion, or disarray (usually used in the phrase to knock galley-west).
adjective
2.
Northern U.S. lopsided; cockeyed.
adverb
1.
(slang, mainly US) into confusion, inaction, or unconsciousness (esp in the phrase knock (someone or something) galley-west)

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