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Skewampus etymology

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English word skewampus comes from English cattywampus, English askew

Detailed word origin of skewampus

Dictionary entry Language Definition
cattywampus English (en) (informal) In disarray or disorder; askew.. Not directly across from nor adjacent to.
askew English (en) Tilted to one side. (figuratively) Untoward, unfavourable.. Turned or twisted to one side.
skewampus English (en) Askew; cattywampus.