gib

noun

Definition of gibnext
as in tomcat

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  1. tomcat
  2. tabby
  3. kitten
  4. kit
Noun
  • As well as writing and directing the show, Gervais reprises his trademark deadpan self as ginger tomcat Gus, alongside Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way in the voice cast.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 June 2026
  • All kinds of urban animals would wander over, chiefly because Alix set out bowls of kibble and water on the front stoop for her big black tomcat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of tomcat
Noun
  • Born in July 2024, Nivea is a beautiful tabby with a gentle, sweet personality.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The familiar brown tabby may be the look many people picture first, but Maine coons come in numerous colors and patterns, including solid colors, parti-colors and shaded or smoke varieties, according to CFA breed materials.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of tabby
Noun
  • The kittens are available for cuddles —and, for anyone who falls in love, adoption may be an option.
    — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Here, in this image of an ingenious skidding kitten—in both its brutality and its beautiful, dumb, playful resilience—lies the wisdom of Marcon’s art.
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of kitten
Noun
  • The rave heavily emphasizes harm reduction and provides supplies like naloxone, drug and alcohol testing kits, and condoms.
    — Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Candy Corn Pizza kit comes with either a pepperoni or five-cheese pizza.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of kit
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“Gib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gib. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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