Etymology

pas de chat

Today it means: A sideways jump with both feet brought as high as possible, knees apart, while in the air. Full definition →

French pas de chat
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  1. French · borrowed frompas de chat
  2. English todaypas de chat

From French pas de chat (literally “cat's step”).

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