Meaning & Definition of word "Kilter"
Kilter
/ˈkɪltər/
noun:
- 1. A state of proper order or alignment.
- Example: His plans fell out of kilter when the weather turned bad.
- 2. A condition of being out of tune or out of harmony.
- Example: Her life felt out of kilter after she lost her job.
verb:
- 1. To adjust something to bring it back into proper condition or alignment.
- Example: He needed to kilter the shelves after they had shifted during the move.
Etymology
●Derived from the word 'kilt', meaning to cause to fall or to put in order.
Common Phrases and Expressions
out of kilter:
Not in proper order or alignment.
in kilter:
In good condition or proper order.
Related Words
kiltered:
Adjusted or set in order.
kiltering:
The act of bringing into proper order.
Slang Meanings of kilter
Meaning: Out of whack or disorder.
● Example Sentence: Everything is just kilter today.
Meaning: Messed up or chaotic.
● Example Sentence: Her life felt completely kilter after the breakup.