Unlucky Begins with "CAT"
Super-Cat People
Impawters
Common Expurressions
Purroverbs of Truth
100
A clouding of the lens inside your eye, leading to blurry or faded vision that can develop with age.
What is a "CAT"aract (cataract)
100
This D.C comic cat-burglar antiheroine usually wears a skintight bodysuit and uses a bullwhip for a weapon.
Who is Catwoman
100
This species of ray-finned fish are named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers.
What is a catfish
100
This phrase describes heavy rain, sometimes with strong wind, implying an unusually intense downpour.
What is "it's raining cats and dogs"
100
This phrase is used to describe cats' ability to survive seemingly dangerous situations, though it's a metaphorical idea rather than a literal fact.
What is "the cat has nine lives"
200
A sudden, disastrous event, often causing great destruction or distress
What is a CATastrophe (catastrophe)
200
This Marvel character is a cat-burglar, besting her opponents with her cat-like reflexes as well as a "bad luck" aura.
Who is Black Cat
200
This bird is known for its cat-like mewing call and ability to mimic other birds.
What is a Gray Catbird
200
This idiom is used when someone is suddenly unable to speak or has become silent, often after being startled or embarrassed.
What is "cat got your tongue?"
200
This proverb serves as a warning against excessive curiosity, suggesting that being too nosy can lead to trouble.
What is "curiosity killed the cat"
300
A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally
What is CATatonic (catatonic)
300
This chaotic superhero character is the will-they-won't-they companion and side-kick of Ladybug, from the French animated children's show Miraculous Ladybug.
Who is Chat Noir
300
This animal is a member of the weasel family, found in Europe, and is more closely related to dogs than they are cats. It has a reputation for preying on poultry.
What is a Polecat
300
This idiom is used to describe something that is excellent or outstanding.
What is "the cat's meow"
300
This proverb describes a situation where people take advantage of their superiors' absence.
What is "when the cats away the mice will play?"
400
A large-scale and violent event in the natural world.
What is CATaclysm (cataclysm)
400
This Marvel superhero is the king and protector of the fictional African nation of Wakanda, and gained his powers through a combination of warrior training and the consumption of the power enhancing Heart-Shaped Herb, a ritual practice that confirms his hero title.
Who is Black Panther
400
A type of orb-weaver spider, common in Canada and the US, it's projections from it's abdomen and unique markings give it a feline-resemblance.
What is a Cat-Faced Spider
400
This idiom describes a task that is difficult to coordinate and manage, often due to a lack of control or cooperation, similar to the independent nature of cats.
What is "herding cats"
400
This proverb playfully suggests that cats are often treated like royalty by their humans
What is "dogs have owners; cats have staff"
500
A neurological symptom, often associated with narcolepsy, characterized by a sudden, temporary loss of muscle tone and control, typically triggered by strong emotions like laughter, surprise, or anger
What is CATaplexy (cataplexy)
500
This rowdy D.C superhero was a former world-class boxer who was imbued with the power of resurrection, effectively giving him "nine lives".
Who is Wildcat
500
This tree-dwelling animal, native to Southeast Asia, is also known as a binturong, but is commonly known by its colloquial name that consists of two species of which is is neither of.
What is a Bearcat
500
This is used when someone arrives looking disheveled, dirty, or as though they've been in a fight.
What is "look what the cat dragged in"
500
This proverb suggests that even though someone may have a strong preference for something, they may still have limitations or dislikes that prevent them from fully enjoying it.
What is "the cat loves fish, but hates wet feet"