English Explanatory Dictionary

look like something the cat dragged in

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To have a very dishevelled or untidy appearance.

Word forms

look like something the cat dragged in looks like something the cat dragged in looking like something the cat dragged in looked like something the cat dragged in look like something the cat brought in look like something the cat's dragged in

Etymology

From the habit of domestic cats of bringing home the remains of killed animals.

Synonyms

look as if one has been dragged through a hedge backwards

Related words

look what the cat's dragged in
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