cat-and-dog
[ kat-n-dawg, -dog ]
adjective
continuously or unceasingly vicious and destructive: cat-and-dog competition.
Slang. (of a security) highly speculative and of questionable value.
Origin of cat-and-dog
1First recorded in 1570–80
Words Nearby cat-and-dog
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How to use cat-and-dog in a sentence
We lived a cat-and-dog existence, and parted with mutual recriminations, since when I have not seen her!
The Imaginary Marriage | Henry St. John CooperConsternation versus Hilarity went racing suddenly like a cat-and-dog combat across his eyes.
Peace on Earth, Good-will to Dogs | Eleanor Hallowell AbbottThe Angevin cat-and-dog nature was fairly divided between these two.
The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay | Maurice HewlettSkippy, whose relations with the opposite sex were of the cat-and-dog variety, solemnly raised his hand.
Skippy Bedelle | Owen JohnsonLady Flo: Nevertheless, I assure you they lead a cat-and-dog existence.
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