lap cat

See also: lapcat

English

Alternative forms

• lapcat

Etymology

lap + cat, on the model of lapdog.

Noun

lap cat (plural lap cats)

1. A domestic cat that willingly sits on a person's lap.
   • 1993, Phil Maggitti, Guide to a Well-Behaved Cat:

     She's determined not to be a lap cat. She's very affectionate in her own way, but she will not sit in my lap.

   • 2005, Cynthia K Chandler, Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling:

     Cats are active and playful, therefore entertaining to play with and watch. A lap cat provides nurturing and affection.

Anagrams

• cat-lap, catlap