Cat Definition
cat
noun
- feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
- an informal term for a youth or man; "a nice guy"; "the guy's only doing it for some doll"
- a spiteful woman gossip; "what a cat she is!"
- the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant; "in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults"
- a whip with nine knotted cords; "British sailors feared the cat"
- a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
- any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild
- a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross- sectional scans along a single axis
verb
- beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After drinking too much, the students vomited"; "He purged continuously"; "The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night"
"Cat" in song lyrics
See how cat is used in real songs:
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"Bring in the dog and put out the cat"
2 Live Crew — Yakety Yak -
"Why must the dogg chase the cat?"
2nd II None — Stragglaz -
"Stick yo fingers, in yo cat"
5th Ward Boyz f/ Willie D (of Geto Boys) — PWA
Words that rhyme with cat
Usage tips for "cat"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cat" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cat to find words that pair well.