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catty–corner

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catty–corner (adverb)

catty–corner /ˈkætiˌkoɚnɚ/ adverb

or catty–cornered /ˈkætiˌkoɚnɚd/

catty–corner

/ˈkætiˌkoɚnɚ/

adverb

or catty–cornered /ˈkætiˌkoɚnɚd/

Britannica Dictionary definition of CATTY–CORNER

US

: kitty-corner

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