alley cats

Definition of alley catsnext
plural of alley cat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alley cats
kittens
Noun
  • Skunks can give birth to up to 15 kittens, which are born blind and hairless.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The nonprofit is a free-roaming shelter that has cared for homeless cats and kittens in the Denver area for over 35 years.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Alley cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alley%20cats. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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