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Synonyms for tomcat

Grammar : Noun
Spell : tom-kat
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɒmˌkæt

Top 10 synonyms for tomcat
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Définition of tomcat

Origin :
  • 1809, from Tom + cat; probably influenced by Tom the Cat in the popular children's book "The Life and Adventures of a Cat" (1760); replaced earlier Gib-cat, from diminutive of Gilbert, though Tom was applied to male kittens c.1300. Used of the males of other beasts and birds since 1791. Cf. also Tibert. The verb meaning "to pursue women promiscuously for sexual gratification" is recorded from 1927.
  • As in playboy : noun philanderer
  • As in cat : noun feline animal, sometimes a pet
Example sentences :
  • Yet the Indian elephant is about as much like his African brother as a tomcat is like a tiger.
  • Extract from : « In Africa » by John T. McCutcheon
  • And now a Tomcat has got one of the Fishes and she will surely escape with him.
  • Extract from : « A Tramp Abroad, Complete » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
  • Mr. Cook was surprised at the picture of the Tomcat astride his sacred Shylock.
  • Extract from : « The Sunset Trail » by Alfred Henry Lewis
  • Mr. Masterson, according to the Tomcat, had injured only the Texas public.
  • Extract from : « The Sunset Trail » by Alfred Henry Lewis
  • The Tomcat appeared dashed, not to say dismayed, by the meeting.
  • Extract from : « The Sunset Trail » by Alfred Henry Lewis
  • Jack said I could take him, returned the Tomcat as he leaped into the saddle.
  • Extract from : « The Sunset Trail » by Alfred Henry Lewis
  • The Tomcat did not recall Mr. Masterson as one uncommonly dangerous.
  • Extract from : « The Sunset Trail » by Alfred Henry Lewis
  • If the Tomcat had been all Mexican or all Comanche this leaf might never have been written.
  • Extract from : « The Sunset Trail » by Alfred Henry Lewis
  • On occasion the Tomcat brushed by Mr. Masterson in the narrow walks of Dodge.
  • Extract from : « The Sunset Trail » by Alfred Henry Lewis
  • He recovered himself only to learn that the Tomcat was gone.
  • Extract from : « The Sunset Trail » by Alfred Henry Lewis

Antonyms for tomcat

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