tiger cat

noun

1

: any of various wildcats (such as the serval, ocelot, or margay) of moderate size and variegated coloration

2

: a striped or sometimes blotched tabby cat

Illustration of tiger cat

• tiger cat 2

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Banksy is a 6-year-old, neutered, short hair, orange tiger cat. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tiger cat

noun

1

: any of various medium-sized wildcats (as the ocelot) with a striped or spotted coat

2

: a striped or sometimes spotted tabby cat