Felane

(Adjective) Describing care that meets a cat's actual feline needs rather than treating it like a small human. Felane care includes fresh water, a balanced diet, a clean litter box, a safe place to hide, regular vet visits, and gentle handling that lets the cat choose when to interact.

"The shelter adopted a felane approach, with quiet hiding spots and no forced cuddling."

"The vet tech handled the anxious cat felanly, speaking softly, letting her sniff a hand first, and giving her time to come out from under the bed."

Felane by TheSnazzyJacket November 11, 2026

feline paralysis 

The inability to move or accomplish anything useful because the cat is lying in you lab purring/sleeping.

Him: Hon, could you grab me a beer from the fridge?
Her: Get it yourself!
Him: I can't. I've got feline paralysis.

feline paralysis by metasymantic February 6, 2009

Feline Scale

Based on a woman's age, this scale classifies women (who prey on younger men for their sexual appetite) as felines.

The scale is as follows:

Age 0-12: Housecat
Age 13-17: Bobcat
Age 18-21: Wildcat
Age 22-29: Lynx
Age 30-39: Puma
Age 40-49: Cougar
Age 50-59: Jaguar
Age 60-68: Panther
Age 69: Pussycat
Age 70-79: Cheetah
Age 80-89: Leopard
Age 90-99: Tiger
Age 100+: Lion

Jessica Biel is a Lynx on the Feline Scale, but Heidi Klum, Demi Moore, Jane Seymour, and Dame Judi Dench are classified as Puma, Cougar, Jaguar, and Cheetah, respectively.

Feline Scale by Eightball Jedi January 13, 2009

feline telepathy 

The ability of the cat to control the human mind. The human will do everything to serve the cat's every whim. The cat sticks around because of it's getting good service.

"No wonder the ancients worshipped the cat. Feline telepathy seems to control us. We're feline whipped."

feline telepathy by yes juanito yes October 15, 2014

feline maneuver 

A slip, mistake, or unintentional move, followed through with confidence and panache as if it were intended all along. Cats are masters of this: a cat might leap and miss, then calmly look at you as if to say "Yeah, I meant to do that."

"What's the band doing? That's weird... and interesting!"
"I've never heard them play it that way before; maybe it's a feline maneuver."
"Think they'll do it that way on the CD?"

feline maneuver by Grinning Cat January 6, 2008

feline 

Archaic for "A cat or other member of the cat family". Nowadays, we just refer to any member of the cat family as a cat. In particular, species of the cat family that are (much) larger than a house cat are referred as "big cats".

Today's Standards: Lions are big cats.

Proper Standards: No, they're felines. Who the hell came up with "big cats", a 3-year-old?

Today's Standards: Nope! We brought "feline" into disuse a long long time ago!

feline by EpicScientician September 26, 2021

feline disrespect from behind

'Feline Disrespect from Behind' refers to the act of a cat flying out of nowhere and straight into a person's rectum definitely signifying a lack of respect for the victim. It originated from a Japanese ad for "Bukkake" milk and shows an example of 'Engrish' at its best

Theres only one example

FELINE DISRESPECT FROM BEHIND!!!!!

feline disrespect from behind by Digger Please March 20, 2007