catfight

Definition

A fight between cats.

Etymology

From cat + fight. So named because, like cats, scratching is a common defensive tactic among women, as opposed to a fistfight between men.

Example Sentences

• "The caterwauling from the catfight in the back yard was awful; I couldn't get to sleep until it was over."
• "Nancy and Sheila got into a catfight when Nancy's boyfriend cheated on her with Sheila."
• "Female conflict, seen in this kind of structure, works conveniently—it takes note of aggression in women and sets it against other women. Men are spared. The audience applauds. Everyone loves a catfight."

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