catlike

English

adj
Definitions
  • resembling a cat; feline
  • nimble, quick, graceful
  • slow, deliberate, quiet and stealthy

Etymology

Suffix from English cat (former derogatory term for a person).

Origin

English

cat

Gloss

former derogatory term for a person

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