tiddles

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proper noun

A common given name for cats; a stereotypical cat.

Scrabble 9

Meanings

tiddles1

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of tiddle

Tiddles2

proper noun
  1. A common given name for cats; a stereotypical cat.

    There's not enough room to swing a cat (I tested, but Tiddles is just about fine now).

    2011, Alistair Wood, Ukelele for Dummies, page 10
    2 more examples

    If you must, tell your cat first. After all, if little Tiddles is going to take the blame[…]

    1999, Andrew Hunt, David Thomas, The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master, page 3

    Anyone visiting the Smiths and the Joneses would notice a remarkable similarity between Tom and Tiddles, not surprising when you realize that Tom and Tiddles are the same cat, round on account of being fed so often.

    2005, Mike O'Docherty, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, page 18
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Chicago

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