cat

cat

noun

Definition of CAT

1

a small domestic animal known for catching mice <the family's cat did an exemplary job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodents>

Synonyms feline, house cat, kitty, moggy (also moggie) [British], puss, pussy, pussycat

Related Words mouser; kit, kitten; alley cat, tabby; gib, tomcat

2

an adult male human being <he was one cool cat driving around in his new sports car>

Synonyms bastard, bloke [chiefly British], buck, cat, chap [chiefly British], chappie [British], dude, fella, fellow, galoot [slang], gent, gentleman, guy, hombre, jack, joe, joker, lad, male

Related Words master, mister, sir; buddy, buster