Pronunciation: /ˌkætəˈwɑːmpəs/
adjective meaning askew or awry; disorganized or chaotic in nature
A1 The cat knocked over the vase, causing it to fall catawampously on the floor.
A2 The children built a catawampous fort out of blankets and chairs.
B1 The old house had a catawampous staircase that creaked with every step.
B2 The car swerved catawampously on the icy road, narrowly avoiding a collision.
C1 The artist created a catawampous sculpture that challenged traditional notions of form and structure.
C2 The novel's plot unfolded in a catawampous manner, keeping readers on edge until the very end.
formal The construction site was left catawampous after the storm passed through.
informal He always leaves his room catawampous with clothes everywhere.
slang The party got pretty catawampous after midnight.
figurative Her emotions were all catawampous after the breakup.
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