hairball
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hairball, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A clump of swallowed fur that forms in the stomach of a cat or other grooming animal.
Synonyms
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How to use hairball
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Etymology
A straightforward combination of "hair" and "ball," describing a compacted clump of fur.
Full origin of hairball →Frequently asked questions
What does “hairball” mean?
The word “hairball” means a clump of swallowed fur that forms in the stomach of a cat or other grooming animal. In plain terms, literally a lump of fur a pet coughs up, or figuratively a tangled mess of a problem.
How do you use “hairball” in a sentence?
Here is “hairball” used in a sentence: “The cat coughed up a hairball on the kitchen floor.”
What is another word for “hairball”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hairball” include bezoar.
What part of speech is “hairball”?
“Hairball” is a noun.
How many meanings does “hairball” have?
“Hairball” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a clump of swallowed fur that forms in the stomach of a cat or other grooming animal.