Meanings
nountortitude (uncountable)
alternative tortietude
- uncountableA supposed attitude particular to tortoiseshell cats, usually implying fussiness, strong touch boundaries, or being demanding in general compared to cats with other coat coloration.
Origin
Blend of tortoiseshell cat + attitude or blend of tortie + attitude.
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APA
tortitude. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tortitude
MLA
“tortitude.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tortitude. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tortitude,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tortitude.
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