catch-as-catch-can

adjective

Meaning

Only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself; intermittent.
Relating to catch wrestling, a form of amateur freestyle wrestling.
Ad hoc; in any way possible.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

semioccasional(English)occasional(English)opportunistic(English)sometime(English)casual(English)incidental(English)consectaneous(English)on-the-spot(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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