I. ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷pəs noun
( -es )
Etymology: probably alteration of catamount
dialect : an imaginary fierce wild animal : bogey
II. adjective
also cat·a·wam·pous | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷pəs
Etymology: probably by folk etymology from catercorner
1. dialect : fierce , savage , destructive
2. dialect : askew , awry , cater-cornered