kitty cornered
/ˈkɪti ˌkɔrnərd/
adjective
- 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
- 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.