Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the cat's whiskers

idiom
/ðə kæts ˈwɪskərz/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something that is considered the best or excellent.
Examples
  • This new smartphone is the cat’s whiskers of technology!
  • When it comes to gourmet coffee, this café is the cat’s whiskers.
Meaning
The term ‘the cat’s whiskers’ implies that something is of superior quality or is highly regarded among its peers.
Synonyms
  • the best
  • top-notch
  • first-class
  • superior
  • outstanding