kitty-corner

English

Etymology

1890.^[1] Corruption of cater-corner,

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈkɪtiˌkɔrnər/

Adverb

kitty-corner (not comparable)

1. (US, Canada) (with to:) located diagonally across from something, especially across an intersection
   • The library is kitty-corner to the supermarket.

Synonyms

• catercorner
• catty-corner

References

1. ^ Frederic G. Cassidy, Dictionary of American Regional English, Volume I, A-C. Harvard University Press, 1985. ISBN 0674205111.