"cat's ass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cat's asses [plural], cats' asses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|+|cats' asses}} cat's ass (plural cat's asses or cats' asses)
  1. (Canada, US, slang, vulgar, derogatory) Synonym of cat's meow Tags: Canada, US, derogatory, slang, vulgar Synonyms: cat's meow [synonym, synonym-of]

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