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tiger

Definition

noun: a large, wild cat that has a coat of usually yellow or orange fur and black stripes and that lives in Asia
noun: a large Asian carnivorous mammal ('Panthera tigris') of the cat family having a usually tawny coat transversely striped with black
often used in the phrases 'ride a tiger' and 'have a tiger by the tail'
synonyms: cat, pussy, johnny

Examples

The new laws are just 'paper tigers' without any method of enforcement.
He was a 'tiger' on the basketball court.

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Movie quotes

(..) Like "The Three Musketeers," only with fruit. -How do you want your burgers? -Presents first! We're doing presents first. Hey, hold on there, tiger. How are you holding up? Well, not so good. She thinks tonight we're gonna... ...complete the transaction, if you know what... And you do. (..)
1995 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Rachel Finds Out Season: 1 Episode 24