cattywampus

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Pronunciation[edit]

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Adjective[edit]

cattywampus (not comparable)

  1. Synonym of catawampus (askew).
    Measure carefully before cutting, or the entire structure will turn out cattywampus.
    Synonym: skewampus
  2. Synonym of cater-corner (diagonal to, not directly across from nor adjacent to).
    City hall is cattywampus to the post office.