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n. 1 (plural of cat's whisker English) 2 (context pluralonly English) Something considered to be outstanding
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For whiskers found on cats and other animals, see Whiskers. Cat's whiskers may also refer to:
- Cat's-whisker detector, an electric component
- Orthosiphon aristatus, a plant commonly known as cat's whiskers
Usage examples of "cat's whiskers".
I would gladly trade one ear and one eye for a full set of cat's whiskers in good working condition.
Acorna could see the essence of it trying to flee, clinging only to the tips of the cat's whiskers, the very ends of her fur, moving them very slightly.
The shorter pieces at his temples stood out like a cat's whiskers.
Holly paused in the process of reddening the rest of the cat's whiskers.
Drury seemed to think that over, her lips pursed, wrinkles radiating from beneath her nose like a cat's whiskers.
Central Park is under surveillance by NASA spy-eyes that can see a cat's whiskers from fifty miles up.
The way I figure it, your informant felt something sticky and figured it must be cat's whiskers without checkin' his source.