Definition of catawampus (Entry 2 of 2) 1 dialectal : fierce, savage, destructive. 2 dialectal : askew, awry, cater-cornered. What is Catawampus used for? Meaning of catawampus in English going badly, awkwardly, or in the wrong direction: The script is spoiled by its catawampus rhythms and its lack of consistencyRead More →