catty-cornered

/ˌkædi ˌˈkɔrnərd/
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Definitions of catty-cornered
  1. adjective
    slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line
    synonyms: cata-cornered, catacorner, cater-cornered, catercorner, catty-corner, kitty-corner, kitty-cornered
    oblique
    slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
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