Cattycornered

/ˈkætikɔrnərd/ adjective

Definition

Arranged or positioned diagonally; at an angle across from something rather than directly opposite.

Etymology

Past participle or adjectival form of cattycorner, combining the diagonal directional term with the -ed suffix to indicate a state or condition of being positioned that way.

Kelly Says

Many regional dialects have their own names for this concept—'catty-corner,' 'kitty-corner,' 'caddy-corner'—yet they all mean the same thing, showing how the same idea gets transmitted differently across American neighborhoods.

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