Cat: meaning, definitions and examples

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cat

[ kæt ]

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animal

A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws. It is widely kept as a pet or for catching mice.

Synonyms

feline, kitty, tomcat

Examples of usage

They have a pet cat named Whiskers.
The cat purred contentedly as it curled up on the chair.

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slang

A person, especially a man.

Synonyms

chap, dude, guy

Examples of usage

He's a cool cat, always wearing sunglasses.
The old cat told stories of his youth.

Translations

Translations of the word "cat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gato

🇮🇳 बिल्ली

🇩🇪 Katze

🇮🇩 kucing

🇺🇦 кіт

🇵🇱 kot

🇯🇵 猫 (neko)

🇫🇷 chat

🇪🇸 gato

🇹🇷 kedi

🇰🇷 고양이 (goyangi)

🇸🇦 قطة (qiṭṭa)

🇨🇿 kočka

🇸🇰 mačka

🇨🇳 猫 (māo)

🇸🇮 mačka

🇮🇸 kisa

🇰🇿 мысық

🇬🇪 კატა (kata)

🇦🇿 pişik

🇲🇽 gato

Word origin

The word 'cat' originated from the Old English word 'catt', which is believed to have been borrowed from the Latin word 'cattus'. Cats have been domesticated for thousands of years and have been revered in some cultures while feared in others. They are known for their agility, independence, and hunting skills.

See also: catamount, catapult, cater, catlike, cattail, cattiness, catwalk.