catboy

English

Etymology

From cat +‎ boy.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkætˌbɔɪ/

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• Rhymes: -ɔɪ
• Hyphenation: cat‧boy

Noun

catboy (plural catboys)

2. (slang) A boy or man who wears a cat costume and plays the role of a cat.
4. (Japanese fiction) A male fictional character who has a cat's ears, tail, or other feline characteristics on an otherwise humanoid body.

   Synonyms: neko, nekomimi

Coordinate terms

• catgirl

Related terms

• bunnyboy
• foxboy
• puppyboy

See also

• monster boy
• monster girl