Meaning & use
tabby
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A cat with a distinctive coat pattern of stripes, swirls, or spots, usually in shades of brown, gray, or orange.
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The shelter had three tabby kittens available for adoption.
Our tabby cat loves to nap in the sunniest spot in the house.
A note on using this word
"Tabby" describes a coat pattern, not a breed, so it can apply to many different types of domestic cats.
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