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tomcat

noun C2
  1. A tom (male cat).
  2. A promiscuous man. (informal)
  3. An insect of the order Coleoptera referring to certain species of rove beetles, particularly in the genus Paederus, known for secreting a potent irritant, pederin, which can cause severe skin irritation and blistering when contacted.

Plural tomcats

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