gib

noun

Definition of gibnext
as in tomcat

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  1. tomcat
  2. tabby
  3. kitten
  4. kit
Noun
  • As well as writing and directing the show, Gervais reprises his trademark deadpan self as ginger tomcat Gus, alongside Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way in the voice cast.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 June 2026
  • All kinds of urban animals would wander over, chiefly because Alix set out bowls of kibble and water on the front stoop for her big black tomcat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of tomcat
Noun
  • The familiar brown tabby may be the look many people picture first, but Maine coons come in numerous colors and patterns, including solid colors, parti-colors and shaded or smoke varieties, according to CFA breed materials.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Tank is a handsome medium-haired tabby, and Nova is a beautiful long-haired black kitty with silky, fine fur.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of tabby
Noun
  • Earlier this year, the kitten was discovered in the wild and closely monitored by biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as part of panther conservation efforts.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Tiffany Haddish Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key’s 2016 action comedy Keanu centers on the duo trying to save the eponymous kitten, played by seven identical rescue cats.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of kitten
Noun
  • For families Children are gifted an age-appropriate amenity kit with the likes of a bucket sunhat, teddy, daypack, and personalised Indian tent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Flagship Suites come with amenity kits, bedding pajamas, noise-canceling headphones, a wireless charging pad and privacy doors.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of kit
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“Gib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gib. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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