tomcat

Thân thiện

A large tomcat sits proudly on a wooden fence.

Definition

Noun: 1. A male domestic cat, especially one that is not neutered.

Usage

• The word tomcat specifically refers to the sex of the cat. It is often used to describe a male cat's behavior, such as being more territorial or prone to roaming.
• It is a common, informal term. The more general or formal term is simply "male cat."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The large tomcat from next door often visits our garden.
  • We adopted a friendly tomcat from the shelter.
  • An unneutered tomcat will often spray to mark its territory.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things associated with male cats.
  • He has a real tomcat attitude, always getting into fights.
• In some contexts, "tom" can be used as a shortened, informal form.
  • That big tom is the boss of the neighborhood.

Variants and Related Words

• Tom (noun): A shortened, informal form of 'tomcat'.
• Gib (noun): An archaic or regional term for a neutered male cat.
• Queen (noun): A female cat, especially one used for breeding.

Synonyms

• Male cat
• Gib (if neutered)

Antonyms

• Queen (female cat)
• Molly (a term for a female cat)

Related Phrases

• Tomcatting around (informal idiom): Behaving in a promiscuous or aggressively masculine manner, by analogy to the roaming behavior of unneutered male cats.
  • In his youth, he was known for tomcatting around the city.

Học thuật

Noun

1. male cat

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tom