Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cat-lick
noun
/ˈkæt.lɪk/
Definition
A superficial or cursory action or treatment, often implying something done hastily or without care.
Examples
- After a long day, my cleaning consisted of just a quick cat-lick of the living room.
- The project received a cat-lick treatment rather than a thorough review.
- His cat-lick efforts at the dinner party showed he wasn’t really invested in hosting.
Meaning
The term ‘cat-lick’ refers to a light and casual approach to a task, similar to how a cat might groom itself quickly and lightly.
Synonyms
- superficial treatment
- slapdash effort
- casual approach
- light touch
