catawampous (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌkætəˈwɒmpəs/
Definition
Completely absurd, chaotic, or utterly preposterous; often used to describe a situation or idea that is utterly ridiculous or impractical.
Examples
The plot of the movie was so catawampous that it was hard to follow.
The new theme park attraction was a catawampous mix of roller coaster and water ride.
The politician's excuse for the scandal was catawampous and unconvincing.
How to Use catawampous
- catawampous situation (noun phrase)
- a situation that is completely absurd or chaotic — "The traffic jam was a catawampous situation, and I was stuck for hours."
- catawampous idea (noun phrase)
- an idea that is utterly ridiculous or impractical — "The proposal to build a skyscraper on the moon was a catawampous idea that was quickly rejected."
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