Synonyms for catty-corner


Grammar : Adv
Spell : kat-i-kawr-nerd, kat-ee-, kat-er-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæt ɪˌkɔr nərd, ˈkæt i-, ˈkæt ər-

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Définition of catty-corner

Origin :
  • 1838, earlier cater-cornered (1835, American English), from now-obsolete cater "to set or move diagonally" (1570s), from Middle French catre "four," from Latin quattuor (see four). Cf. carrefour.
  • As in obliquely : adv cornerways
  • As in diagonally : adv at an angle
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