English Explanatory Dictionary

catty-corner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv

Synonym of cater-corner: diagonally across from.

adj

Synonym of cater-corner: diagonally across from one another.

Pronunciation

/ˈka.tiˌkɔː.nə/ /ˈkæ.tiˌkɔɹ.nɚ/ en-us-catty-corner.ogg

Word forms

catty-corner cattycorner catty-cornered cattycornered kitty-corner

Etymology

Corruption of cater-corner under influence from catty.

Synonyms

cater-corner

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