cat's meow

== English == === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˌkætsmiˈaʊ̯/ While "meow" is often pronounced in one syllable /mjaʊ̯/, in this phrase it is almost always pronounced in two syllables /miˈaʊ̯/. === Noun === the cat's meow (uncountable) (idiomatic, dated) A self-satisfied person. (idiomatic, dated) A highly sought-after and fancy example of something. Synonyms: (slang) cat's ass, (slang) kitty's titties; see also Thesaurus:best ==== Related terms ==== dogs bark, cats meow