Catawampous

C2 16+

Synonyms of catawampous

Antonyms of catawampous

Collocations of catawampous

catawampous angle
Frequency: 40 %

The picture frame hung on the wall at a catawampous angle.

catawampous position
Frequency: 35 %

The bookshelf was in a catawampous position, blocking the doorway.

catawampous arrangement
Frequency: 30 %

The furniture in the room was in a catawampous arrangement, making it difficult to move around.

catawampous alignment
Frequency: 25 %

The wheels on the car were in a catawampous alignment, causing it to veer to one side.

catawampous layout
Frequency: 20 %

The desks in the classroom were in a catawampous layout, making it hard for the students to see the board.

Idiomatic Expressions for catawampous

  • Phrase: catawampus corner
    Meaning: a diagonal or skewed position
    Usage: The bookshelf was placed in the catawampus corner of the room.