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alleycat

/ˈæliːkæt/ noun · British & US
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What does alleycat mean?

noun

A stray domestic cat that has adapted to living in the wild, often found in urban areas. A cat that is not a pet but has learned to fend for itself.

Example

"The alleycat scurried across the street, its eyes fixed on a discarded fish."

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