alley-cat

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Noun alley-cat has 1 sense

alley cat, stray - homeless cat
--₁ is a kind of domestic cat, house cat, Felis domesticus, Felis catus

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Alley-Cat

Noun

1. A stray or feral cat that roams and lives in urban areas.

Example Sentence: The alley-cat prowled the streets in search of food.

Adjective

1. Describing someone or something untamed, wild, or unruly.

Example Sentence: Her alley-cat behavior made her the life of the party.

Verb

1. To move or behave in a sneaky or stealthy manner.

Example Sentence: He alley-catted his way through the crowd, trying not to be noticed.