cat around

The phrase "cat around" is informal slang often used in American English, primarily describing certain types of behavior.

Definition

C1Romantic Relationships

(slang, informal)To have casual sexual encounters with multiple partners.

Example

  • He's known to cat around and never settle down with one person.

B2General Behavior

(slang, informal, US)To wander aimlessly or waste time.

Example

  • They spent the afternoon catting around downtown without any particular destination.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cat around":

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