Most Coastal Dwellers Can’t Pass This Midwestern Slang Quiz

What does it mean if something is kattywampus?

Retry Correct Incorrect “Kattywampus” is one of those nonsense words that could mean different things to different people — but for folks in the midwest, it generally means that things are amiss, askew, weird, or just generally messed up.

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What does it mean if something is kattywampus?

• It’s confusing or messed up
• It’s simple or straightforward
• It’s large or awkward
• It’s cool or desirable