cat's meow

noun

1. Slang. someone or something wonderful or remarkable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cat's meow¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

What is the meaning of a cat’s meow that grows louder and louder?

From New York Times

I explored this question in my book "The Cat's Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa."

From Salon

One type is onomatopoeia; for example, words that describe a cat’s meow or a rooster’s crow are similar across many languages.

From New York Times

“The Cat’s Meow,” a comparable painting from the same year, is in the collection of Jasper Johns.

From New York Times

“You are simply the cat’s meow.”

From Literature

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