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tom-cat

tom-cat is the alternative form of tomcat.

Meaning of tomcat

Noun

tomcat (plural tomcats)

  1. A tom (male cat).
  2. (informal) A promiscuous man.
  3. (Southeast Asia) An insect of the order Coleoptera referring to certain species of rove beetles, particularly in the genus Paederus, known for secreting a potent irritant, pederin, which can cause severe skin irritation and blistering when contacted.

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Forms of tom-cat

pluraltom-cats

Questions about tom-cat

What is tom-cat the alternative form of?
Tom-cat is the alternative form of tomcat.

Words near tom-cat in the dictionary

  1. Tom, Dick and Harry
  2. Tom, Dick or Harry
  3. Tom-and-Jerry shop
  4. Tom-and-Jerry shops
  5. Tom-and-Jerryish
  6. tom-cat
  7. tom-cats
  8. tom-cod
  9. tom-tit
  10. tom-tits
  11. tom-tom

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