tomcat

[ tom-kat ]

noun

1. a male cat.
2. Slang. a woman-chaser.

verb (used without object)

, tom·cat·ted, tom·cat·ting.

1. Slang. (of a man) to pursue women in order to make sexual conquests (often followed by around ):

   He tomcatted around before settling down.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tomcat¹

1750–60; Tom + cat ( def )

Example Sentences

You couldn't ha' guessed that Aunt Jane's brindle-yellow tomcat was inside of it.

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It was a large sleepy-looking tomcat, very black, and of a most uncommon seriousness of deportment.

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I have got you a comfortable home, Jacobina—take care of yourself, and don't fall in love with every Tomcat in the place.

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He left tuh tomcat around some more an' maybe find a woman tuh raise Becky's kids.

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An old war‑battered tomcat Barty was fond of jumps up and makes friends too.

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