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词汇 tortie
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Definition of tortie in English:

tortie

noun ˈtɔːtiːˈtôrdē
informal
  • A tortoiseshell cat.

    I currently have two torties and a calico as foster cats
    Example sentencesExamples
    • If the mating was successful, we will be expecting some lovely babies in this litter, quite possibly torties, tortie tabbies and solids.
    • I have a tortie named Pepper.
    • The oldest is another tiny, shy tortie called Jess. She's a true lap cat and loves a fuss.
    • We just thought it was because she's a tortie and therefore special.
    • My vet takes no guff from snotty torties.

Origin

1940s: diminutive of tortoiseshell.

Definition of tortie in US English:

tortie

nounˈtôrdē
informal
  • A tortoiseshell cat.

    I currently have two torties and a calico as foster cats
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The oldest is another tiny, shy tortie called Jess. She's a true lap cat and loves a fuss.
    • If the mating was successful, we will be expecting some lovely babies in this litter, quite possibly torties, tortie tabbies and solids.
    • My vet takes no guff from snotty torties.
    • I have a tortie named Pepper.
    • We just thought it was because she's a tortie and therefore special.

Origin

1940s: diminutive of tortoiseshell.

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