cheshire cat
/'tʃeʃəkæt/
Definition
Noun: - A fictional cat with a broad, fixed smile on its face; created by Lewis Carroll: The Cheshire Cat is a character from Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, known for its distinctive mischievous grin and its ability to disappear gradually, often leaving its smile behind.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Alice was startled to see the Cheshire Cat sitting in a tree.
- The character of the Cheshire Cat is famous for its enigmatic smile and philosophical remarks.
- He grinned like the Cheshire Cat when he heard the good news.
Advanced Usage
- "To grin like a Cheshire cat": To smile very widely, often in a smug, mysterious, or self-satisfied way.
- She came out of the meeting grinning like a Cheshire cat, so we knew she got the promotion.
Variants and Related Words
- Cheshire Cat grin (noun phrase): A broad, often disconcerting or mysterious smile reminiscent of the character.
- He gave me a Cheshire Cat grin, and I wondered what he was planning.
Synonyms
- Enigmatic smiler: A person or character who smiles in a mysterious or puzzling way.
- Grinning figure: A character known primarily for its broad smile.
Related Idioms
- "Vanishing like the Cheshire Cat": Disappearing slowly or mysteriously, often leaving a trace or impression behind.
- After delivering his cryptic message, he vanished like the Cheshire Cat.
Noun
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a fictional cat with a broad fixed smile on its face; created by Lewis Carroll
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