adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Synonym of cattywampus (“in disarray”).

Synonyms

All synonyms

cattywampus

Etymology

Variant of catawampus influenced by cat and kitty; compare cater-corner.

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