lap cat
lap cat noun: a domestic cat that willingly sits on a person's lap.
Noun
lap cat (plural lap cats)
- A domestic cat that willingly sits on a person's lap.
- She's determined not to be a lap cat. She's very affectionate in her own way, but she will not sit in my lap.1993, Phil Maggitti, Guide to a Well-Behaved Cat
- Cats are active and playful, therefore entertaining to play with and watch. A lap cat provides nurturing and affection.2005, Cynthia K Chandler, Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling
Forms of lap cat
| plural | lap cats |
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| alternative form | lapcat |
Origin of lap cat
lap + cat, on the model of lapdog.
Questions about lap cat
- What does lap cat mean?
- Lap cat means a domestic cat that willingly sits on a person's lap.
- What part of speech is lap cat?
- Lap cat is a noun.
- What is the plural of lap cat?
- The plural of lap cat is lap cats.
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