catty-corner

cat·​ty-cor·​ner ˈki-tē-ˌkȯr-nər How to pronounce catty-corner (audio) ˈka-tē- How to pronounce catty-corner (audio)
ˈka-tə-
variants or catty-cornered

less common spelling of kitty-corner

: in a diagonal or oblique position
the house stood kitty-corner across the square

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“Catty-corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catty-corner. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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catty-corner

variants or catty-cornered

variant of kitty-corner

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