Catty-corner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈka.tiˌkɔː.nə/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Catty-corner is an adverb meaning (US, Canada) Synonym of cater-corner: diagonally across from.
Meaning
(US, Canada) Synonym of cater-corner: diagonally across from.
More Meanings
- (US, Canada) Synonym of cater-corner: diagonally across from one another.
Example Sentences
He takes the Brewer turnoff off the Pike and the road takes him through the town where he first bought gas. As he takes the road marked BREWER 16 he can see cattycornered across the main street the dirtdigger's pumps and his dark window full of glinting shovels and fishing rods.
Word Forms
- cattycorner
- catty-cornered
- cattycornered
Synonyms for catty-corner
Depending on context, synonyms include cater-corner, oblique, catercorner, cater-cornered, catty-cornered, kitty-cornered.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kitty-corner, cater-cornered, kitty-cornered, catercorner, oblique, catacorner.
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