catboy

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

A boy or man who wears a cat costume and plays the role of a cat.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “catboy” mean?

A boy or man who wears a cat costume and plays the role of a cat.

Is “catboy” formal or informal?

catboy is generally slang.