cat-and-dog

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat and dawg, dog]
- /kæt ænd dɔg, dɒg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat and dawg, dog]
- /kæt ænd dɔg, dɒg/

Definitions of cat-and-dog word

adjective cat-and-dog continuously or unceasingly vicious and destructive: cat-and-dog competition. 1
adjective cat-and-dog Slang. (of a security) highly speculative and of questionable value. 1

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Origin of cat-and-dog

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

First recorded in 1570-80

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Parts of speech for Cat-and-dog

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cat-and-dog

cat-and-dog popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for cat-and-dog

adj cat-and-dog

contentious — A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments.
litigious — of or relating to litigation.
cantankerous — Someone who is cantankerous is always finding things to argue or complain about.
tempestuous — stormy, tumultuous
belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.

All 38 Synonyms of cat-and-dog

Antonyms for cat-and-dog

adj cat-and-dog

good-natured — having or showing a pleasant, kindly disposition; amiable: a warm, good-natured person.
pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
forgiving — disposed to forgive; indicating forgiveness: a forgiving soul; a forgiving smile.
friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.

All 12 Antonyms of cat-and-dog

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Definitions of cat-and-dog word

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Synonyms for cat-and-dog

adj cat-and-dog

Antonyms for cat-and-dog

adj cat-and-dog

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