cat and moused

A form of cat and mouse — A relationship in which two parties closely monitor and challenge one another in a suspicious or self-protective manner, often because each party is attempting to gain an advantage over the other.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of cat and mouse
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“cat and moused.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cat%20and%20moused. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cat and moused,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cat%20and%20moused.

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