English

Proper noun

Tiddles

1. A common given name for cats; a stereotypical cat.
   • 1999, Andrew Hunt and David Thomas, The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master, page 3:

     If you must, tell your cat first. After all, if little Tiddles is going to take the blame […]

   • 2005, Mike O'Docherty, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, page 18:

     Anyone visiting the Smiths and the Joneses would notice a remarkable similarity between Tom and Tiddles, not surprising when you realize that Tom and Tiddles are the same cat, round on account of being fed so often.

   • 2011, Alistair Wood, Ukelele for Dummies, page 10:

     There's not enough room to swing a cat (I tested, but Tiddles is just about fine now).

See also

• Fido
• Rex
• Rover
• Appendix:Names for animals

English

Verb

tiddles

1. third-person singular simple present indicative form of tiddle