cat dictionary

...the language of cats

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Cat phrases and dictionary
Ever since we could remember as a child we have heard of some sort of cat phrase or expression. There are many everyday cat phrases that have been around for centuries, so it's often difficult to trace its origin.
Here is a list of some everyday cat phrases, expressions and dictionary words.

Alley Cat: An individual with no family history or genealogy.

Bear Cat: An unreasonable person.

Cat: Several definitions, depending on how it's used. It could mean a musician, jazz fan, man or a vindictive woman.

To Cat Around: To lead a life without purpose or structure.

Cat Burglar: A thief who's quick and light on his toes and is good at climbing up and over the walls and roofs like a cat.

Catcall: A piercing condemning cry or whistle.

Cat's Cradle: A children's string game.

Cat-Eyes: A person who is able to see well in the dark.

Cat's Eye: Road markers that reflect car lights. Another meaning is a precious or semi-precious gems such as quartz because or their changing luster.

Cat House: A Brothel or a whorehouse.

Cat Lap: Something that a cat enjoys drinking such as milk or cream.

Catnap: A quick light nap or sleep. As every cat owner knows, cats love to nap a lot!

Cat's Paw: A tool or when a person is easily tricked or fooled.

Cat's Sleep: Sleeping with one eye open or feigning to sleep.

Catty: To be spiteful.

Catwalk: Any narrow walkway or models walking on a elevated platform to showcase the clothes during a fashion show.

Copy Cat: A person who tries to imitate or duplicate someone else because they lack originality.

Fight like Cat and Dogs: Getting physical while fighting instead of mincing with words.

Fraidy Cat: A person with fear and anxiety who has no immediate threat.

Hellcat: A woman who's unreasonable, bad-tempered and explosive.

Pussy Foot: Being indecisive while confronting a problem.

Scaredy Cat: Being weak and cowardly.

Tom Cat: A man who's a Casanova that chases women.

Cat and Mouse: To make fun of another person out of spite or to be cruel.