catty cornered
/ˈkæti ˌkɔrnərd/
adverb
- Situated diagonally across from something.
- He lives catty-cornered to the park, so he can see the playground from his window.
- They placed the chairs catty-cornered to each other for a more casual conversation.
- The post office is catty-cornered from the bank, on the opposite side of the street.
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adjective
- Located diagonally opposite.
- We bought the catty-cornered lot because it had more sunlight.
- The catty-cornered store sells the best sandwiches in town.
- The catty-cornered entrance is the one used by employees.
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