Definitions

1. adjective

slightly or somewhat askew, awry, or off balance; crooked or irregular

“The house had a roof that was catawampus, adding to its charm.”

2. noun

something that is catawampus in position or direction

“The carpenter’s problem was dealing with the piece of wood that was catawampus.”

3. verb

to make something catawampus in position or direction

“The storm catawampus the old tree, leaving it standing at an awkward angle.”