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Examples of cat's meow in a Sentence
this flapper-style dress was the cat's meow back in the roaring 1920s
Recent Examples on the Web
Sandhu responded with a cat's meow that became an instant internet meme, while Harvey received criticism on Twitter for the question.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2021
Then light a candle and get ready for smiles all around at this cat's meow.
—Joan Lang, Woman's Day, 5 Sep. 2019
Madeline Winer The Duchess This spot is the cat's meow of fine Dutch dining.
—Jaimie Potters, Marie Claire, 29 May 2019
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Word History
First Known Use
1921, in the meaning defined above
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“Cat's meow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cat%27s%20meow. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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