Kitty-corner Definition
adverb
(US, Canada) Located diagonally in relation to something, especially across an intersection. [from 19th c.]
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adjective
(US, Canada) Situated diagonally across from, especially at an intersection; cater-corner.
The candy store is kitty corner from the mall.
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Synonyms:
- kitty-cornered
- catty-cornered
- catty-corner
- cater-cornered
- catercorner
- cata-cornered
- catacorner
noun
(US, Canada) On a diagonal line.
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Other Word Forms of Kitty-corner
Noun
Singular:
kitty-corner
Plural:
kitty-cornersOrigin of Kitty-corner
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Corruption of cater-corner (compare kitty).
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Derived from catercorner by folk etymology
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