catfooted

[ kat-foo t-id ]

/ ˈkætˌfʊt ɪd /

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adjective

having feet resembling those of a cat.

catlike in the manner of walking; characterized by noiseless, stealthy steps: a catfooted jewel thief.

Nearby words

cates, catesby, catfall, catfight, catfish, catfooted, catgut, cath-, cath., cathar, catharine wheel

Origin of catfooted

First recorded in 1590–1600; cat + footed

Definition for catfooted (2 of 2)

cat-foot

[ kat-foo t ]

/ ˈkætˌfʊt /

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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Examples from the Web for catfooted

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