Catawampus

Pronunciation: /ˈkætˈɔˈæmˈpəs/

Catawampus (adjective)

  1. Not straight or in the correct position.
  2. In a state of confusion or disorder.

Examples

  • The picture frame hung catawampus on the wall.
  • The bookshelf was placed catawampus in the corner.

Common collocations: catawampus angle, hang catawampus, catawampus mess, catawampus situation

Synonyms of Catawampus

Informal

Antonyms of Catawampus

  • — When describing something perfectly straight or orderly.