catty-corner
Synonym of cater-corner: diagonally across from one anotherSynonym of cater-corner: diagonally across from one another.
UK/ˈka.tiˌkɔː.nə/US/ˈkæ.tiˌkɔɹ.nɚ/
Meaning
1 senses(Canada, US, not comparable)Synonym of cater-corner: diagonally across from one another.
More definitions
- slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line
Origin
Corruption of cater-corner under influence from catty.Corruption of cater-corner under influence from catty.
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Synonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line:catacornercata-corneredcatercornercater-corneredcatty-corneredkitty-cornerkitty-cornered