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tigress

American  
[tahy-gris] / ˈtaɪ grɪs /

noun

  1. a female tiger.

  2. a woman resembling a tiger, as in fierceness or courage.


tigress British  
/ ˈtaɪɡrɪs /

noun

  1. a female tiger

  2. a fierce, cruel, or wildly passionate woman

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Etymology

Origin of tigress

1605–15; earlier tigresse < French; see tiger, -ess

Example Sentences

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Palo Alto, CrowdStrike and other cybersecurity stocks were rallying as investors reversed on the “AI‑driven ‘disruption’ narrative” that was prominent in March, Tigress Financial Partners analyst Ivan Feinseth told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The company is expected to deliver between 5,000 and 15,000 Semis in 2026 before ramping up to 50,000 trucks a year, according to a recent report by Tigress Financial Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Tigress Research “resumed” coverage of Tesla stock with a Buy rating and a $550 price target.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Southwest made incremental accessibility changes for plus-size travelers over the course of 15 years, said Tigress Osborn, executive director of the National Assn. to Advance Fat Acceptance.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

All night long the Tigress lay awake with the pain of her teeth; and when morning came, she sought out a familiar friend to take counsel with.

From The Talking Thrush and Other Tales from India by Crooke, William