Definition of be cattywompus

cattywompus    

adjective

• out of alignment; "crooked".

  I need to get my wheels aligned. They're sitting all cattywompus.

  • See more words with the same meaning: broken.

  Last edited on Sep 16 2017. Submitted by Truus V. from The Netherlands on Jun 25 2002.

• diagonally across from something else.

  Her house was conveniently located cattywompus from the post office.

  The wastebasket into which she attempted to vomit, was only cattywompus from her mouth. Nevertheless, she regretfully painted the walls instead.

  • See more words with the same meaning: present, near, directly.

  Last edited on Dec 26 2002. Submitted by Melanie Arnold Meri and Angie Knight from IN, USA on Dec 26 2002.

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