English Explanatory Dictionary

tortitude

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A supposed attitude particular to tortoiseshell cats, usually implying fussiness, strong touch boundaries, or being demanding in general compared to cats with other coat coloration.

Word forms

tortitude tortietude

Etymology

Blend of tortoiseshell cat + attitude or blend of tortie + attitude.

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