English Explanatory Dictionary

catch lacking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To catch off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.

Word forms

catch lacking catches lacking catching lacking caught lacking

Etymology

Perhaps an eggcorn for catch napping.

Related words

caught with one's pants down
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