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First Cat

(US) The official term for a cat that resides with the President and their family at the White House.

ˈfɝst ˈkætDocumented since 2000s2000sGen ZCurrent217 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2000 · 1 year of recorded use
2000Born2026: 4 citationsToday, 2026
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#1·Apr 27, 2026Global

(US) The official term for a cat that resides with the President and their family at the White House.

For parents

"First Cat" means the official term for a cat that resides with the president and their family at the white house. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.

For ESL learners

"First Cat" is informal English meaning the official term for a cat that resides with the president and their family at the white house. It is mainly used in North American English. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "the official term for a cat that resides with the president and their family at the white house" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "First Cat" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing.

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  • “We took in a three year old who had been in there three times prior. Was so happy to have done so. He's been a real joy to have in the house and made a great friend to our first cat.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Feeling #blessed that the first cat willing to let me get close to them on this trip also decided to lay down where the car was parked in a scene of Drive My Car.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The first cat I remember having growing up was a calico named Patches. She was kinda mean, haha.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Cat owned since 1978. No not the same cats, but continuously owned since then. Ex wife brought home kitten. When she left didn't miss her. But damn missed the cat. Several years later got MY first cat and haven't looked back. Owned ever since.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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"First Cat" means the official term for a cat that resides with the president and their family at the white house. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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