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- [bob-kat]
- /ˈbɒbˌkæt/
- /ˈbɑbˌkæt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bob-kat]
- /ˈbɒbˌkæt/
Definitions of bobcat word
- countable noun bobcat A bobcat is an animal in the cat family which has reddish-brown fur with dark spots or stripes and a short tail. Bobcats live in North America. 3
- noun bobcat a North American feline mammal, Lynx rufus, closely related to but smaller than the lynx, having reddish-brown fur with dark spots or stripes, tufted ears, and a short tail 3
- noun bobcat a small North American lynx (Lynx rufus) that feeds on small prey, esp. rats and rabbits 3
- noun plural bobcat a North American wildcat, Lynx rufus, ranging from southern Canada to central Mexico, having a brownish coat with black spots. 1
- noun bobcat North American wildcat 1
- noun bobcat A North American wild cat, Lynx rufus, having tufted ears and a short tail. 0
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Origin of bobcat
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1885-90; bob(tail) + cat
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Parts of speech for Bobcat
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bobcat popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bobcat usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bobcat
noun bobcat
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