What is cattywampus definition?

Cattywampus is an informal American English word used to describe something that is askew or not lined up properly. It is also spelled as catty-cornered, caddy-corner or kitty-cornered. The word's origin is unclear, but it may have derived from the words "cater-corner" or "diagonally." It is most commonly used to describe the position of an object in a slanted or angled position. The word is also commonly used to describe a disorganized, chaotic, or confused situation.