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Definition of tortie in English: tortienoun 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: tortienounˈtôrdē 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. |