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catscratch

catscratch is the alternative form of cat scratch.

Meaning of cat scratch

Noun

cat scratch (plural cat scratches)

  1. The wound, scar, or mark left by the scratch of a cat.
  2. (Internet, figuratively, self-harm) A shallow self-harm cut or scar that reaches the epidermis.
  3. (Internet, figuratively, self-harm) The epidermis itself.

See all 4 meanings of cat scratch

Forms of catscratch

pluralcatscratches

Origin of catscratch

From cat + scratch.

Questions about catscratch

What is catscratch the alternative form of?
Catscratch is the alternative form of cat scratch.

Words near catscratch in the dictionary

  1. cats'-eyes
  2. cats'-paws
  3. cats-o'-nine-tails
  4. CATSA
  5. catsat
  6. catscratch
  7. catscratches
  8. catself
  9. catselves
  10. catseye
  11. catseyes

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