skattywampus

English

Adjective

skattywampus (not comparable)

1. Alternative form of catawampus (“in disarray”).
   • 2009, Larry King, My Remarkable Journey, New York, N.Y.: Weinstein Books, →ISBN, page 204:

     Larry's hair was all skattywampus. My mom and dad have pictures. Those pictures would probably be humorous to look at now.