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cattywampus.

Synonym of catawampus (“askew”).

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Synonym of catawampus (“askew”).

    not-comparable
    Measure carefully before cutting, or the entire structure will turn out cattywampus.
  2. Synonym of cater-corner (“diagonal to, not directly across from nor adjacent to”).

    not-comparable
    City hall is cattywampus to the post office.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of catawampus

    alt-of · alternative
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