Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cat and dog

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.61 in modern English

Syllables: cat and -dog
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In a persistently argumentative or combative manner.

Example Sentences

"to go at each other cat and dog; to argue cat and dog"

Etymology

From the idea that cats and dogs are always fighting each other.

Phrases

fight like cat and dog hammer and tongs

Frequently Paired Words

fight like cat and dog hammer and tongs cat and mouse

Questions

What does cat and dog mean?: In a persistently argumentative or combative manner.
Where does cat and dog come from?: From the idea that cats and dogs are always fighting each other.

How to pronounce cat and dog

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