Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catawampus
Adjective
cat-uh-wom-pus
Definition
Catawampus refers to something that is askew or awry; positioned diagonally or in a crooked manner.
Examples
- The picture hung catawampus on the wall, making the whole room feel off-kilter.
- After the storm, the shed was left catawampus, leaning dangerously to one side.
Meaning
The term often describes an object or situation that is out of alignment or not in the correct position.
Synonyms
- askew
- awry
- crooked
- skewed
