| 释义 |
cat·a·wam·pus
I. \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷pəs\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: probably alteration of catamount
dialect : an imaginary fierce wild animal : bogey
II. adjective
also cat·a·wam·pous \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷pəs\
Etymology: probably by folk etymology from catercorner
1. dialect : fierce, savage, destructive
2. dialect : askew, awry, cater-cornered |