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gib

noun

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as in tomcat

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As well as writing and directing the show, Gervais reprises his trademark deadpan self as ginger tomcat Gus, alongside Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way in the voice cast.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 June 2026
All kinds of urban animals would wander over, chiefly because Alix set out bowls of kibble and water on the front stoop for her big black tomcat.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2025

Definition of tomcat

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Fortunately, actor Will Brill knows a thing or two about balance, and managed to both a) charmingly answer our many varied queries about his wide-ranging career and b) attend to his yowling tabby’s needs while doing so.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026
Downer requested in the petition that her orange tabby cat, Pumpkin, be returned.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

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For the past six years, an animal rescue run out of a home in Dixon has helped hundreds of cats and kittens find homes.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
In less than two months, a different camera stationed not far from the southern end of the crossing picked up a plethora of critters, including a mountain lion with two older kittens and another uncollared lion.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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Travelers also get a blanket and an amenity kit with socks, earbuds, mouthwash, and OSEA Malibu skincare products, including a lip balm, hand cream, and the fan-favorite calming pulse point oil.

— Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Options include ingredient kits, heat-and-serve dinners, and ham, beef and vegan alternatives for gatherings of two to 16 people.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026

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