Definition of "kitty-cornered" [kitty-cornered]

• Variants of cater-cornered. (adjective)

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• "He kitty-cornered the intersection and pulled up alongside her."
• "With the chicken, Billy's mother served "kitty-cornered" sandwiches of brown bread filled with cream cheese and chopped nuts."
• "The invitations were folded kitty-cornered and inside of each appeared"