grandcat

English

/ˈɡɹæn(d)kæt/, /ˈɡɹæn(d)kæt/

noun
Definitions
  • (humorous) A cat owned by one's child, having a status comparable to a grandchild.

Etymology

Affix from English cat (former derogatory term for a person).

Origin

English

cat

Gloss

former derogatory term for a person

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