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tabby Synonyms

Another word for tabby

Choosing another word for tabby depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A domestic cat (Felis catus) of any breed having a distinctive coat marked with dark stripes, whorls, or spots on a paler background and a characteristic M-shaped marking on the forehead.

Usage Example

"Our orange tabby cat loves to nap on the sunny windowsill all afternoon."

Strongest
tabby cat

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a coat pattern of dark stripes, swirls, or spots on a lighter background, often with an M-shaped marking on the forehead (of a domestic cat).

Usage Example

"The stray striped kitten quickly adapted to life indoors."

Strong
striped
brindled

• Nearby Words

ta
tab
tabasco
tabby
tabebuia
tabernacle
table

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tabby. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tabby
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