Catnapper

Pronunciation: /ˈkætˌnæpər/

Definitions of catnapper

noun A person who takes a nap with a cat

Example Sentences

A1 The catnapper stole my neighbor's cat.

A2 The catnapper was caught on camera taking the stray cats.

B1 The catnapper was known for targeting expensive purebred cats.

B2 The catnapper was arrested for stealing multiple cats from the animal shelter.

C1 The notorious catnapper was finally apprehended after a long investigation.

C2 The catnapper's motives for stealing cats were revealed during the trial.

Examples of catnapper in a Sentence

formal The catnapper was caught red-handed stealing a valuable Persian cat.

informal I heard that the catnapper was arrested for taking people's pets.

slang That catnapper is always up to no good, trying to snatch cats from the neighborhood.

figurative She's a real catnapper when it comes to stealing ideas in meetings.

Grammatical Forms of catnapper

• past tense: catnapped
• plural: catnappers
• comparative: more catnapper
• superlative: most catnapper
• present tense: catnaps
• future tense: will catnap
• perfect tense: has catnapped
• continuous tense: is catnapping
• singular: catnapper
• positive degree: catnapper
• infinitive: to catnap
• gerund: catnapping
• participle: catnapping

Origin and Evolution of catnapper

First Known Use: 1821 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'catnapper' is believed to have originated from the combination of 'cat' and 'napper', where 'napper' refers to someone who seizes or grabs something quickly.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person who steals cats, the meaning of 'catnapper' has evolved over time to refer to someone who kidnaps or seizes someone or something, often for ransom or other illicit purposes.