Please, explain.
2006-10-04 02:57:50 · 6 answers · asked by cucumis_sativus 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
to be "the cats meow" is to be something special- pretty- knock out bod- etc.... rowwwwwww!!! or me-ouuuuuuuuu!
2006-10-04 03:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by drox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat's meow - Something considered to be outstanding
(Coined by American cartoonist Thomas a. Dorgan (1877-1929) whose work appears in many American newspapers.)
2006-10-04 05:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by Karin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in the 40's it was meant to be used as a saying for the best of something.
2006-10-04 03:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People may use this to say that something is very good or pleasing to them. I haven't heard that term used in a very long time. Good luck and God Bless i hope this answer is helpful to you.
2006-10-04 03:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say the cats *** which means awesome.
2006-10-04 03:08:31 · answer #5 · answered by stardust 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means it's the greatest.
2006-10-04 03:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by CrankyYankee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋