tomcat

Everyday

1. A tomcat (or tom) is a male cat. tree →
2. (informal, old) A tomcat can mean a man who chases after many women. tree →

In the lessons

In nature and pet lessons: a male cat is a tom or tomcat, a female is a queen, a baby is a kitten. In stories a big tomcat often fights other cats at night. Phrases: «a stray tomcat», «an old tomcat».

Examples

• A big ginger tomcat lives next door. tree →
• The tomcat yowled on the fence all night. tree →
• Our tomcat fights with the neighbours' cats. tree →
• A male cat is called a tomcat and a female a queen. tree →
• The stray tomcat had a torn ear. tree →
• The vet said our kitten is a tomcat, not a girl. tree →

Note

One word: tomcat (sometimes «tom cat»). Plural: tomcats. Short form: tom. The second meaning is old slang and not polite.