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tortitude

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Etymology

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

Noun

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tortitude (uncountable)

  1. A supposed attitude particular to tortoiseshell cats. "Tortitude" usually implies fussiness, strong touch boundaries, and/or being demanding in general compared to cats with other coat coloration. (clarification of this definition is needed)