Catawampus

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What Does Catawampus Mean?

  • 斜的
  • 歪斜的
  • 不整齐的
  • 错位的

Catawampus Pronunciation

/ˌkætəˈwɑmpəs/

Catawampus Definition

adjective

Definition

askew or awry; positioned diagonally

In ZH

歪斜的；以对角线位置放置

How to Use Catawampus in a Sentence

  • The picture on the wall is all catawampus.
  • He placed the chair catawampus in the middle of the room.
  • Her hat was catawampus after the wind blew.
  • The tent was pitched catawampus, which made it hard to sleep.
  • The books were stacked catawampus on the shelf.
noun

Definition

something that is in a state of confusion or disarray

In ZH

处于混乱或失序状态的事物

How to Use Catawampus in a Sentence

  • The office was a catawampus after the meeting.
  • There was a catawampus of toys in the living room.
  • Their plans went catawampus when it started to rain.
  • The schedule was catawampus due to the last-minute changes.
  • Everyone's expectations seemed catawampus this year.

Synonyms for Catawampus