catfooted

[kat-foo t-id]

adjective

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

Origin of catfooted

First recorded in 1590–1600; cat + footed

cat-foot

[kat-foo t]

verb (used without object)

to move in the soft, stealthy manner of a cat; pussyfoot.

Origin of cat-foot

First recorded in 1590–1600; cat + foot

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Historical Examples of catfooted

Now he catfooted across the deck to look into the well and listen.
Key Out of Time
Andre Alice Norton