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View synonyms for catawampus
catawampus
[ kat-uh-wom-puhs ]
adjective
- askew; awry.
- positioned diagonally; cater-cornered.
adverb
- diagonally; obliquely:
We took a shortcut and walked catawampus across the field.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of catawampus1
First recorded in 1830–40 for earlier sense “utterly”; cata- diagonally ( cater-cornered ) + -wampus, perhaps akin to wampish
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Example Sentences
Whenever the barometer goes up two points Catawampus must be remembered.
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