noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A supposed attitude particular to tortoiseshell cats, usually implying fussiness, strong touch boundaries, or being demanding in general compared to cats with other coat coloration. uncountable

Etymology

Blend of tortoiseshell cat + attitude or blend of tortie + attitude.

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