Definition of hellcatnext
as in hag
a mean or ugly old woman one of the two spinster sisters is said to be a hellcat, and the other is as sweet as can be

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Noun
  • They're also known as hag moth caterpillars.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
  • There’s an undercurrent of anxiety under all of it, outside of the sea hag.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
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  • The story follows Kiki, a young witch who moves to the port city of Koriko with her cat Jiji and starts a flying courier service.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 July 2026
  • Sarah Paulson will return as Cordelia Goode, the Supreme of the New Orleans witches, who was last seen paving the way for the ascent of Billie Lourd's Mallory to replace her.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
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“Hellcat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hellcat. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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