Hi everyone Need help from native speakers Is there any additional meaning of the expression "cat"? Thanks for your answers.
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6 years ago
The word "cat" can be used to refer to a person, usually a man, who is considered to be "cool". For example: "Look at that cool cat over there"
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6 years ago
There are many slang for the word "cat" some of these are:
Catty, Kitty, Pussy-cat, Puss (in some cultures), cattie, cat-cat, meow (some persons refer to cats by the sound they make.
Additional meanings:
A cool guy: "Cool cat" A sexy girl: "Hot kitty" A little girl: "Pretty kitty-cat doll" A female genital: "That *****cat!"
These slangs vary by societies and English cultures. There are many others that might only be known to a particular countries/communities of English speakers.
6 years ago
Indeed -- like a "cool guy" for instance, you might call a "cat."
Also, "cat-fight" is a somewhat derogatory term for women or girls fighting (or arguing even).
"Fighting like cats and dogs", "Raining cats and dogs" are interesting phrases meaning "They are fighting a lot" or "It's raining a lot"
6 years ago
It can also be used to refer to a female who is considered to be cunning and/or foxy - "I'm sure Maggie will manage to make him do whatever she wants, she is such a cat "
For guys, there'e an expression "a fat cat" - referring to a rich (sometimes scheming man, who is an important figure within a certain group- or in the society " The hotel was full of fat cats . "
6 years ago
There are many slang for the word "cat" some of these are:
Catty, Kitty, Pussy-cat, Puss (in some cultures), cattie, cat-cat, meow (some persons refer to cats by the sound they make.
Additional meanings:
A cool guy: "Cool cat" A sexy girl: "Hot kitty" A little girl: "Pretty kitty-cat doll" A female genital: "That *****cat!"
These slangs vary by societies and English cultures. There are many others that might only be known to a particular countries/communities of English speakers.
6 years ago
The word cat can refer to a spiteful woman and also a man. It can also be used to refer to someone who likes or plays jazz music.
6 years ago
cat -in slang, specially urban it is a male person usually considered to be cool, macho
6 years ago
Hi Karly!
Take a look at these: A little girl: "Pretty kitty-cat doll" A sexy girl: "Hot kitty"
Regards, Vitor Rabbit
6 years ago
The word "cat " can also have the suffix "-ty" added onto it to make it into the adjective "catty" which is used to describe mean girls.
Cat is also the slang word for a "catamaran" which is a type of boat/yatch.
6 years ago
Cat in Irish-English slang can mean when something is terrible, awful or stressful. Coming from catmalogen.
6 years ago
There's "fat cat" to represent the bosses in a company and its often used in a negative sense.
6 years ago
A lot. Usually connected to females and sex, like ****-cat, Kit-cat doll or Kitty-cat doll is a sexy doll. On the other hand, fat cat is a non-popular boss in an office or a firm.
6 years ago
It is expression for a handsome young girl,good looking.The expression refers to physical look of a certain female.
6 years ago
Hello Carly,
The world cat can be tweaked to have many meanings,
Cat Around/Tom Cat: To aimlessly search for sexual activity OR: To spend your time idly
Bell the cat: Trying to do something dangerous
Catted: British slang for vomiting
Hope that helps
6 years ago
The definitive pet. Cleans self. Knows how to catch it's food. Probably gave humans the idea for a "vaccum." Is intelligent and curious. Likes to lay around alot, sort of like a couch potato. That's cool though.
They are usually quiet and know where to use the bathroom, unlike dogs. Cats rule, dogs drool. Remember that.
6 years ago
These are also good ones: A cool guy: "Cool cat" A little girl: "Pretty kitty-cat doll"
3 years ago
Hello Karly,
*Cat Slang
Catty
Kitty
Pussy-cat
Puss (in some cultures)
Cattie
Cat-Cat
Meow (some persons refer to cats by the sound they make.
Cool
Have a fantastic day !
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