skewampus

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English

Etymology

The first part is probably related to skew, askew, and the second part may be from or related to cattywampus or its possibly etymon wampish.

Adjective

skewampus (comparative more skewampus, superlative most skewampus)

Askew; cattywampus.

Alternative forms

skiwampus

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