cat wagon
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Meaning · English
A small brothel operating out of a wagon or similar vehicle, servicing travelling labourers, soldiers etc.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Kid, I like women too, but not that way. You need time to get acquainted, drink a little, talk a little. In the cat wagon you got to get it over with and out in five minutes, no time to button your pants.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cat wagon” mean?
A small brothel operating out of a wagon or similar vehicle, servicing travelling labourers, soldiers etc.
Is “cat wagon” formal or informal?
cat wagon is generally slang.