tomcat
[ tom-kat ]
noun
a male cat.
Slang. a woman-chaser.
verb (used without object),tom·cat·ted, tom·cat·ting.
Slang. (of a man) to pursue women in order to make sexual conquests (often followed by around): He tomcatted around before settling down.
Origin of tomcat
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How to use tomcat in a sentence
You couldn't ha' guessed that Aunt Jane's brindle-yellow tomcat was inside of it.
Harper's Young People, November 30, 1880 | VariousIt was a large sleepy-looking tomcat, very black, and of a most uncommon seriousness of deportment.
I have got you a comfortable home, Jacobina—take care of yourself, and don't fall in love with every tomcat in the place.
Eugene Aram, Complete | Edward Bulwer-LyttonHe left tuh tomcat around some more an' maybe find a woman tuh raise Becky's kids.
The Lone Ranger Rides | Fran StrikerAn old war‑battered tomcat Barty was fond of jumps up and makes friends too.
The Martian | George Du Maurier
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