Gatod (en. Cat)

gah-tod

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small animal with soft fur, commonly kept as a pet at home.
The cat loves to play and sleep in the sun.
Ang gatod ay mahilig maglaro at matulog sa araw.
An animal capable of hunting mice.
The cat is good at catching mice.
Ang gatod ay mahusay sa pag-uusap ng mga paghahagis ng daga.
A type of domesticated animal belonging to the family Felidae.
Many cats come in different colors and sizes.
Maraming mga gatod ang may iba’t ibang kulay at laki.

Etymology

The word 'gatod' comes from the native Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cat and kitten
A phrase that refers to two forms of animals often seen together.
pusa at gatod

Related Words

cat
The adult form of a kitten.
pusa
kittens
The young form of cats.
kittens

Slang Meanings

Cat's scratch
John said, 'You're so happy today, like a cat's scratch!'
Sabi ni John, 'Ang saya saya mo ngayon, parang kasing gata ng pusa!'
Annoying person
I don't like Mike anymore, he's so good at being annoying!
Ayaw ko na kay Mike, ang galing niyang mag-gatod!
Charming or attractive
Wow, your outfit is amazing, you look so good, like a cat!
Grabe, ang ganda ng outfit mo, ang ganda mo, parang gatod!