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catsitter

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One who acts as babysitter for a cat in the owner's absence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From cat + sitter or catsit + -er.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Katzensitter — one who takes care of cats when the owner is absent
  • German: Katzensitterin — one who takes care of cats when the owner is absent
  • Italian: cat sitter — one who takes care of cats when the owner is absent
  • Italian: guardagatti — one who takes care of cats when the owner is absent
  • Italian: badagatti — one who takes care of cats when the owner is absent