how to pronounce tomcat

/ˈtɑːmˌkæt/

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tomcat is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of tomcat

noun:

A tom, a male cat.

verb:

To prowl for sexual gratification.

tomcat frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word tomcat occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.