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View synonyms for cat burglar

cat burglar

noun

  1. a burglar who breaks into buildings by climbing through upstairs windows, across roofs, etc., especially with great stealth and agility.

cat burglar

noun

  1. a burglar who enters buildings by climbing through upper windows, skylights, etc

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Origin of cat burglar1

First recorded in 1905–10

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