kitty cornered

/ˈkɪti ˌkɔrnərd/
adjective
  1. Situated diagonally opposite, especially across a street or intersection.
    • The kitty-cornered entrance is easier to reach from the parking lot.
    • The kitty-cornered store sells fresh bread every morning.
    • We live in the kitty-cornered house with the blue shutters.
adverb
  1. In a diagonally opposite position, especially across a street or intersection.
    • The bakery is located kitty-cornered from the post office.
    • She waved at me from kitty-cornered across the square.
    • They set up their booth kitty-cornered to the main stage.
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