alley cats

Definition of alley catsnext
plural of alley cat
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kittens
Noun
  • All sleek lines of Range Rover perfection, shining like it's been buffed by the soft bellies of kittens.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026
  • Four-year-old Olaf went missing and found shelter underneath a car, according to Cats Protection, an animal welfare organization that looks out for cats and kittens in Essex, England.
    Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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“Alley cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alley%20cats. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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