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catfooted
cat·foot·ed
/
ˈkætˌfʊt
ɪd
/
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t-id
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adjective
1.
having feet resembling those of a cat.
2.
catlike in the manner of walking; characterized by noiseless, stealthy steps:
a catfooted jewel thief.
Origin:
1590–1600;
cat
1
+
footed
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cat-foot
/
ˈkætˌfʊt
/
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kat
-f
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t
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verb (used without object)
to move in the soft, stealthy manner of a cat; pussyfoot.
Origin:
1590–1600;
cat
1
+
foot
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