cat burglar

See also: cat-burglar

English

Etymology

From cat +‎ burglar.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /kæt ˈbɜːɡlə/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈkæt ˌbɝɡlɚ/

Noun

cat burglar (plural cat burglars)

1. A particularly stealthy burglar, especially one who gains undetected entry through the use of agility.

   The police were baffled by the exploits of a cat burglar who only stole from the upper floors of high-rise apartments.

Derived terms

• cat-burglar
• cat-burglarize
• cat burglary
• cat-burgle

Translations

burglar

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