catboy

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English

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Etymology

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From cat +‎ boy.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkætˌbɔɪ/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔɪ
  • Hyphenation: cat‧boy

Noun

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catboy (plural catboys)

  1. (slang) A boy or man who wears a cat costume and plays the role of a cat.
  2. (Japanese fiction) A male fictional character who has a cat's ears, tail, or other feline characteristics on an otherwise humanoid body.
    Synonyms: neko, nekomimi

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