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cat

noun

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1 a small domestic animal known for catching mice

the familyʼs cat did an exemplary job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodents

Synonyms of cat

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

Words Related to cat

alley cat, tabby

2 an adult male human being

he was one cool cat driving around in his new sports car

Synonyms of cat

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

Words Related to cat

master, mister, sir

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