lap cat
See also: lapcat
English
Alternative forms
- lapcat
Etymology
lap + cat, on the model of lapdog.
Noun
lap cat (plural lap cats)
- A domestic cat that willingly sits on a person's lap.
- 1993, Phil Maggitti, Guide to a Well-Behaved Cat
- 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.
- 2005, Cynthia K Chandler, Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling
- Cats are active and playful, therefore entertaining to play with and watch. A lap cat provides nurturing and affection.
- 1993, Phil Maggitti, Guide to a Well-Behaved Cat
Anagrams
- catlap