Cheetah

/ˈʧiːtə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, slender, fast-running wild cat (Acinonyx jubatus) of the plains of Africa and parts of Iran, known for its speed and agility.

The cheetah is renowned for being the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 75 miles per hour.

A member of the family Felidae, characterized by a unique spotted coat and a small head.

At the safari park, we were lucky to see a cheetah lounging in the sun.

An individual who cheats, especially in a competitive context.

He was labeled a cheetah after he was caught using performance-enhancing drugs.

The word cheetah comes from the Hindi word 'chītā', which means 'spotted one'.

like a cheetah

to move very quickly

cheetah print

a fashion pattern resembling the coat of a cheetah

leopard

A large cat with a spotted coat.

lion

A large wild cat known as the king of the jungle.

tiger

The largest species of the cat family, known for its striped coat.

Someone who is very fast or quick in action.

In a race, she's a real cheetah.

Used to describe an agile and swift person, often in sports.

He plays like a cheetah on the soccer field.