tipcat

[ tip-kat ]

noun

1. a game in which a short piece of wood, tapered at both ends, is struck lightly at one end with a bat, causing the wood to spring into the air so that it can be batted for a distance.
2. Also called pussy. the tapered piece of wood used in this game.

tipcat

/ ˈtɪpˌkæt /

noun

1. a game in which a short sharp-ended piece of wood (the cat) is tipped in the air with a stick

Word History and Origins

Origin of tipcat¹

1670–80; tip ⁴ + cat ( def )

Example Sentences

In the middle of a game at tipcat he paused, and stood staring wildly upwards with his stick in his hand.

From Project Gutenberg

From Tipcat quick away I fly For fear they'll hit me in the eye.

From Project Gutenberg