catfooted

[ kat-foo t-id ]
/ ˈkætˌfʊt ɪd /

adjective

having feet resembling those of a cat.
catlike in the manner of walking; characterized by noiseless, stealthy steps: a catfooted jewel thief.

Origin of catfooted

First recorded in 1590–1600; cat + footed

Words nearby catfooted

cates, catesby, catfall, catfight, catfish, catfooted, catgut, cath-, cath., cathar, catharine wheel

Definition for catfooted (2 of 2)

cat-foot
[ kat-foo t ]
/ ˈkætˌfʊt /

verb (used without object)

to move in the soft, stealthy manner of a cat; pussyfoot.

Origin of cat-foot

First recorded in 1590–1600; cat + foot

Example sentences from the Web for catfooted

  • Now he catfooted across the deck to look into the well and listen.

    Key Out of Time |Andre Alice Norton