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lap cat en · NOUN

Etymology

lap + cat, on the model of lapdog.

Meanings

1. A domestic cat that willingly sits on a person's lap.
   • 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. 1993, Phil Maggitti, Guide to a Well-Behaved Cat:
   • Cats are active and playful, therefore entertaining to play with and watch. A lap cat provides nurturing and affection. 2005, Cynthia K Chandler, Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling:

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Translations (1)

ko 무릎고양이 (cat that willingly sits on a person's lap)