Cattywampus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cattywampus is an adjective meaning Synonym of catawampus (“askew”).
Meaning
Synonym of catawampus (“askew”).
More Meanings
- Synonym of cater-corner (“diagonal to, not directly across from nor adjacent to”).
Example Sentences
City hall is cattywampus to the post office.
Measure carefully before cutting, or the entire structure will turn out cattywampus.
Synonyms for cattywampus
Depending on context, synonyms include skewampus, catawampus, cater-corner.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include skattywampus, caddywompus, catawampous, catawamptious, catywampus, cockeyed.
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