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Definition cat in American English

cat noun

[countable] noun
/kæt/
1

an animal with soft fur, a long thin tail, and whiskers, that people keep as a pet or for catching mice. A young cat is called a kitten.

Synonyms and related words
angora anteater antelope
1.1

a wild animal that looks like a large cat, for example a lion or tiger

Synonyms and related words
alley cat big cat bobcat
2

an insulting word for a woman who likes to annoy and upset other people

Synonyms and related words
witch virago frump
3

very fast

Example

Simply put your foot on the accelerator and off you go -- like a scalded cat.

4

very pleased or self-satisfied

Example

After his victory, he spent the whole week looking like the cat that ate the canary.

5

people will naturally take advantage of the absence of someone in authority to do as they like (proverb)

Example

"His parents are away for the weekend." "I see, while the cat's away..."

Definition cat in American English

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