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View synonyms for tomcat
tomcat
[ tom-kat ]
noun
- a male cat.
- Slang. a woman-chaser.
verb (used without object)
, tom·cat·ted, tom·cat·ting.
- Slang. (of a man) to pursue women in order to make sexual conquests (often followed by around ):
He tomcatted around before settling down.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tomcat1
1750–60; Tom + cat ( def )
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Example Sentences
You couldn't ha' guessed that Aunt Jane's brindle-yellow tomcat was inside of it.
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It was a large sleepy-looking tomcat, very black, and of a most uncommon seriousness of deportment.
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I have got you a comfortable home, Jacobina—take care of yourself, and don't fall in love with every Tomcat in the place.
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He left tuh tomcat around some more an' maybe find a woman tuh raise Becky's kids.
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An old war‑battered tomcat Barty was fond of jumps up and makes friends too.
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