cat-napper

English

Noun

cat-napper (plural cat-nappers)

1. Alternative form of catnapper
   • 2003, Clare Gibson, The cat-care handbook, page 153:

     Do not, however, include your cat's name because hearing it uttered could cause it to trust a potential cat-napper.

   • 2008, Richard Joseph O'Prey, Recollections in Tranquility:

     Unfortunately for me, I had promised my wife Mary that I would tend to Maureen during the night time since she had to chase Brendan and Katherine during the daylight hours. Maureen proved to be a cat-napper who cried for my help every two hours.

   • 2015, Linda Joy Singleton, Curious Cat Spy Club:

     The cat-napper could have koi fish in a different neighborhood.