Entry Word: cat

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a small domestic animal known for catching mice <the familyʼs cat did a good job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodents>

Synonyms feline, house cat, kitty, puss, pussy

Related Words mouser; kit, kitten; tabby, tomcat

2 slangan adult male human being <a cool cat driving around in his new sports car> — see man 1