Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lap cat

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.08 in modern English

Syllables: lap -cat
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A domestic cat that willingly sits on a person's lap.

Example Sentences

"She's determined not to be a lap cat. She's very affectionate in her own way, but she will not sit in my lap."
"Cats are active and playful, therefore entertaining to play with and watch. A lap cat provides nurturing and affection."

Etymology

lap + cat, on the model of lapdog.

Inflected Forms

lap cats (plural) lapcat (alternative)

Questions

What does lap cat mean?: A domestic cat that willingly sits on a person's lap.
Where does lap cat come from?: lap + cat, on the model of lapdog.

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