catfooted

[ kat-foot-id ]

adjective

1. having feet resembling those of a cat.
2. catlike in the manner of walking; characterized by noiseless, stealthy steps:

   a catfooted jewel thief.

Word History and Origins

Origin of catfooted¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; cat ( def ) + footed

Example Sentences

Now he catfooted across the deck to look into the well and listen.

From Project Gutenberg