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Midwest US
Kitty-corner
Used when giving directions to indicate diagonal positioning.
Literal Meaning
Situated in a diagonal position in relation to something else
Actual Meaning
Diagonally across from something
Examples in Context

'The bank is kitty-corner from the pharmacy.' (Translation: Diagonally across)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Also catty-corner
  • 2Directional term
  • 3Very common in Midwest
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diagonally
across
catty-corner
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