Tiger is a noun with two main sensesdifferent meanings of a word or expression. It can mean the large stripedhaving lines or bands of a different color wild cat found in Asia, or it can describe a person who is fierce, bold, or aggressivequick to attack or behave in a forceful, unfriendly way.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈtaɪɡər/
Easy pronunciation: TY-ger (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Tiger Meaning
the big striped wild cat from Asia
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large wild cat found in forests across much of Asia, with a tawny coat and black stripes; an endangered species
Example: Tigers live in forests and grasslands in parts of Asia.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- panthera tigris — Scientific name for the animal species
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Other Meanings of Tiger
Meaning 2
someone who is bold, aggressive, or very fierce
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a fierce or audacious person
Example: She's a tiger in negotiations.
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Tiger Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- panthera tigris
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use tiger to mean any big cat, but in standard English it refers specifically to the striped Asian species.
- The figurative sense describes a person’s temperament or behavior; it does not mean the animal itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does tiger mean?
Tiger usually means the large striped wild cat native to Asia. It can also mean a person who is fierce, bold, or aggressive.
What is a simple definition of tiger?
A tiger is a big striped wild cat from Asia. It can also describe someone who is very fierce or bold.
What are tiger synonyms?
For the animal sense, the main synonym in the supplied data is the scientific name panthera tigris. The figurative sense does not have a strong supplied synonym.
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