cat's meow

noun

: a highly admired person or thing

Examples of cat's meow in a Sentence

this flapper-style dress was the cat's meow back in the roaring 1920s
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Sandhu responded with a cat's meow that became an instant internet meme, while Harvey received criticism on Twitter for the question. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2021 Then light a candle and get ready for smiles all around at this cat's meow. Joan Lang, Woman's Day, 5 Sep. 2019 Madeline Winer The Duchess This spot is the cat's meow of fine Dutch dining. Jaimie Potters, Marie Claire, 29 May 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cat's meow was in 1921

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“Cat's meow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cat%27s%20meow. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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