Usually means: Askew; awry; positioned diagonally; chaotic.
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  4. catawampous: Online Etymology Dictionary
  5. catawampous: Wiktionary

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adjective:  Alternative form of catawampus [(US) Out of alignment, in disarray or disorder: crooked, askew.]

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