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kitty–corner
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kitty–corner
(adverb)
kitty–corner
/
ˈ
kɪtiˌkoɚnɚ/
adverb
kitty–corner
/
ˈ
kɪtiˌkoɚnɚ/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of KITTY–CORNER
US
—
used to describe two things that are located across from each other on opposite corners
The store is
kitty-corner
from the park.
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