Catch-as-catch-can

Alternative forms

• catch as catch can

Adjective

adjective

1. (idiomatic) intermittent; only when possible or when the opportunity presents itselfMy efforts lately have been catch-as-catch-can, not carefully planned.
2. (wrestling) of a form of amateur freestyle wrestling (catch wrestling)
• 1890, Walter Armstrong, Wrestling, Page xIn Lancashire and the north of Ireland, the catch-hold or catch-as-catch-can system still finds favour

Full definition of catch-as-catch-can

Adverb

1. ad hoc, or in any way possible

Related terms

• catch as catch can