Idiom

Alley cat

What does "Alley cat" mean?

1. A cat that lives wild in a town. 2. Slang term for a prostitute.

USA, 20th century.

Meaning 1. A cat that lives wild in a town. 2. Slang term for a prostitute.

Usage Mostly USA

Example

1. Those alley cats were screeching and chasing rats in the yard all night. 2. Jack's getting to be a sex addict. He spends all his time with bimbos and alley cats.

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