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Whenever women catfight, men think it's going to turn to sex.
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Meaning of "catfight" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CATFIGHT

catfight  [ˈkætˌfaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CATFIGHT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Catfight is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CATFIGHT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Catfight

Catfight is a term for an altercation between two women, often characterized as involving scratching, slapping, hair-pulling, and shirt-shredding. It can also be used to describe women insulting each other verbally. The catfight has been a staple of American news media and popular culture since the 1940s, and use of the term is often considered derogatory or belittling. Some observers argue that in its purest form, the word refers to two women, one blonde and the other a brunette, fighting each other. However, the term is not exclusively used to indicate a fight between women, and many formal definitions do not invoke gender.

Definition of catfight in the English dictionary

The definition of catfight in the dictionary is a fight between two women.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CATFIGHT


bryophyte
ˈbraɪəˌfaɪt
bullfight
ˈbʊlˌfaɪt
cockfight
ˈkɒkˌfaɪt
copyfight
ˈkɒpɪˌfaɪt
dermatophyte
ˈdɜːmətəʊˌfaɪt
dogfight
ˈdɒɡˌfaɪt
endophyte
ˈɛndəʊˌfaɪt
epiphyte
ˈɛpɪˌfaɪt
firefight
ˈfaɪəˌfaɪt
gametophyte
ɡəˈmiːtəʊˌfaɪt
gunfight
ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt
halophyte
ˈhæləʊˌfaɪt
infight
ˈɪnˌfaɪt
macrophyte
ˈmækrəʊˌfaɪt
neophyte
ˈniːəʊˌfaɪt
osteophyte
ˈɒstɪəˌfaɪt
prizefight
ˈpraɪzˌfaɪt
saprophyte
ˈsæprəʊˌfaɪt
sporophyte
ˈspɔːrəʊˌfaɪt
xerophyte
ˈzɪərəˌfaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CATFIGHT

caterwaul
caterwauler
caterwauling
cates
Catesby
catface
catfacing
catfall
catfish
catgut
Cathar
Cathari
catharise
Catharism
Catharist
catharses
catharsis
cathartic

WORDS THAT END LIKE CATFIGHT

bright
bunfight
copyright
eight
faction fight
fight
fistfight
flight
free fight
height
knight
outfight
pillow fight
prefight
refight
sea fight
snowball fight
straight fight
sword fight
title fight

Synonyms and antonyms of catfight in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «catfight» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CATFIGHT

Find out the translation of catfight to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of catfight from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «catfight» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

剧烈争吵
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pelea de gatas
570 millions of speakers

English

catfight
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

catfight
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كاتفيغت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кетфайт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

catfight
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বলি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

catfight
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Catfight
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Catfight
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ネコのけんか
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고양이 싸움
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Catfight
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

catfight
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பூனை சண்டை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चोरट्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

catfight
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

catfight
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

catfight
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кетфайт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Catfight
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

catfight
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

catfight
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

catfight
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

catfight
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of catfight

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CATFIGHT»

The term «catfight» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.727 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CATFIGHT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about catfight

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5 QUOTES WITH «CATFIGHT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word catfight.
1
Yasmine Bleeth
Whenever women catfight, men think it's going to turn to sex.
2
Gary Cherone
Dave thought he was bigger than Van Halen the band. So there was this catfight going on for 10 years.
3
Maureen Dowd
As a woman, I know that if I write about another woman, it will be perceived as a catfight.
4
Megan Hilty
You always hear about how women working together will catfight.
5
Jeanne Tripplehorn
You hear about these shows where there are all these women are supposedly always in a catfight, and then you find out in reality that they're all getting along fine.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CATFIGHT»

Discover the use of catfight in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to catfight and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Catfight: Women and Competition
The noun catfight, used in a mocking, derogatory way to describe a vicious clash between women, dates back to 1919 but only became popular in the 19705. Cultural historian Susan Douglas describes how the national news media, in an ...
Leora Tanenbaum, 2011
2
The Action Heroine's Handbook: How to Win a Catfight, Drink ...
Compiles information from action movies and television programs, including "Aliens," "The Matrix," and "Scream," to teach readers skills such as how to outrun a fireball, profile a serial killer, and land a failing helicopter.
Jennifer Worick, Joe Borgenicht, 2003
3
American Catfight: Political Wisdom for Women & Other ...
Breschard offers political wisdom for women and other thoughts towards feminine statecraft in the 21st century.
Maryann Breschard, 2010
4
Apple Vs. Microsoft: The Innovation, the Power, the Epic ...
--- New Version 8/14/12 --- You can't make billions of dollars without crushing a few people along the way. The origin stories of Apple and Microsoft read at times like a Spanish telenovela--revenge and greed are key plots.
GadChick, 2012
5
Catfight in the Kitchen: And Other Ruminations on Animals, ...
A collection of touching, humorous, and thought provoking stories that delve into the nature of learning and personal growth, this book reveals how animals can be our spiritual guides.
Louis Kwantes, 2008
6
Catfight
I conclude that unhealthy competition between women is an ongoing problem in society and that resolution comes in the form of acknowledgement of and open communication about this issue.
Sydney Kalnay, 2007
7
Antifeminism and Family Terrorism: A Critical Feminist ...
This was what the debates about feminism got reduced to in the mass media: a catfight. . . . The catfight — which in the 1960s we only got to see in B movies like Russ Meyer's Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! — made it into the mainstream in the ...
Rhonda Hammer, 2002
8
Hefner Albums: The Fidelity Wars, We Love the City, Breaking ...
Recorded in London over a period of twelve days at Roundhouse Studios, it was released in 1999 on Too Pure. It was reissued by lead singer Darren Hayman in 2008. CD1 CD2 ... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=6275706
LLC Books, 2010
9
Paparazzi Princess
You won't want to miss the fourth book in Jen Calonita's beloved six-book Secrets of My Hollywood Life series.
Jen Calonita, 2009
10
Clarity
"I heard you and Tiffany got into a catfight over me at Yummy's," Justin announced with an overconfident grin that pissed me off. I slammed the door behind me. "First off, I dumped a soda over her head. That was it." "Damn, a catfight sounded ...
Kim Harrington, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CATFIGHT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term catfight is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Rusev's Feud with Dolph Ziggler Is Major Chance to Rehab His Image
The Showoff locked lips with The Ravishing Russian, and rather than resulting in another catfight between two women in tight dresses, things ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
2
Inside Amy Schumer's season finale is the natural evolution of that …
Buckle up for this one: “Meanwhile, an anniversary party erupts in a catfight when Nichelle confronts Sarafina about her stripper career.” We're ... «A.V. Club, Jul 15»
3
WWE Raw Review: John Cena and Cesaro Steal the Show Again
Just as another catfight was about to ensue, Rusev attacked Ziggler with his crutch and nailed him with a superkick. Rusev removed his walking ... «SportsBlog.com, Jul 15»
4
From Rihanna to Taylor Swift, the rise of Revenge Pop
Instead, you can put it all on film: an eye for an eye, a brutal catfight for backing-dancer theft, torture porn for an (allegedly) misbehaving ... «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
5
07/06 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Brock Lesnar returns …
KFC's "Finger Lickin' Good" logo appeared for a sponsored replay of Lana and Summer Rae's catfight. You can't make this shit up... Rusev and ... «ProWrestling.net, Jul 15»
6
Comment: Two girls don't have to equal a catfight
... bookmaker SportsBet even opened novelty bets on who would leave the show first and had $34 odds on the women would get into a catfight. «Fraser Coast Chronicle, Jul 15»
7
Viral: Pabebe girls get into a catfight
This viral video of teenage girls in a catfight, has upped our prudence level. It's got us concerned and worried, and then embarrassed… almost ... «Coconuts Manila, Jul 15»
8
'Under the Dome' 3.03 Recap: “We're Still
She and Julia catfight again. Melanie gets the upper hand and strangles Julia, until Christine rushes in and stabs Melanie to death. The bitch ... «High-Def Digest, Jul 15»
9
Lesbian love triangle triggers vicious Boxing Day catfight outside …
A lesbian love triangle triggered a vicious catfight as three women and their friend savagely punched and kicked each other outside a karaoke ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
10
Rusev & Summer Rae WWE Rumors: Lana Discusses Catfight With …
The feud between Lana & Dolph Ziggler and Rusev & Summer Rae came to a head on Monday Night RAW with a catfight between the two ... «Sports World News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Catfight [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/catfight>. May 2024 ».
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