Wildcat: meaning, definitions and examples

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wildcat

 

[ ˈwaɪldˌkæt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A wildcat is a small to medium-sized feline animal that is native to various regions around the world. They are known for their agility, hunting skills, and the ability to adapt to different environments.

Synonyms

bobcat, jungle cat, lynx

Examples of usage

  • They spotted a wildcat roaming in the forest.
  • The wildcat's natural habitat is in the mountains.
Context #2 | Noun

sports team

A wildcat can also refer to a sports team with the name 'Wildcats'. This term is commonly used in high school and college sports.

Synonyms

sports team, team mascot

Examples of usage

  • The Wildcats won the championship last year.
  • She plays for the local wildcat basketball team.

Translations

Translations of the word "wildcat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gato selvagem

🇮🇳 जंगली बिल्ली

🇩🇪 Wildkatze

🇮🇩 kucing liar

🇺🇦 дикий кіт

🇵🇱 dziki kot

🇯🇵 ヤマネコ

🇫🇷 chat sauvage

🇪🇸 gato montés

🇹🇷 vahşi kedi

🇰🇷 야생 고양이

🇸🇦 قط بري

🇨🇿 divoká kočka

🇸🇰 divá mačka

🇨🇳 野猫

🇸🇮 divja mačka

🇮🇸 villiköttur

🇰🇿 жабайы мысық

🇬🇪 ველური კატა

🇦🇿 vəhşi pişik

🇲🇽 gato salvaje

Word origin

The term 'wildcat' originated in the 15th century, combining 'wild' (meaning untamed or not domesticated) with 'cat' (referring to the feline animal). Over time, it has been used to describe various species of wild felines and later extended to sports teams with the name 'Wildcats'.

See also: wild, wilderness, wildlife, wildly, wildness, wilds.