cattywampus vs fierce

cattywampus

adj
  • Synonym of catawampus (“askew”). 

  • Synonym of cater-corner (“diagonal to, not directly across from nor adjacent to”). 

fierce

adj
  • Excellent, very good. 

  • Exceedingly violent, severe, ferocious, cruel or savage. 

  • Resolute or strenuously active. 

  • Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah. 

  • Threatening in appearance or demeanor. 

adv
  • Extremely; very. 

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