cat-hater
|cat-hat-er|
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/kæt ˈheɪtər/
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/kæt ˈheɪtə/
dislikes cats
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cat-hater' originates from the English words 'cat' and 'hater', where 'cat' refers to the domestic feline animal and 'hater' means someone who dislikes something.
Historical Evolution
'cat-hater' is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'cat' and 'hater'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who dislikes cats', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who dislikes or has an aversion to cats.
John is a cat-hater and refuses to have one as a pet.
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Last updated: 2025/06/17 12:47