Sylvester the Cat

Definition

(Noun; Fictional Character) A sly feline who always seems to get the last laugh despite his many misadventures.

Sylvester the Cat: In one surreal scene of Looney Tunes cartoons we find Sylvester riding on top of a giant hot air balloon while chasing after Tweety with a fishing rod!

Usage

Sylvester's attempts at catching Tweety are as futile as trying to catch a cloud!

Insight

What did Sylvester say when he saw an elephant in a tree? "That's not very bird-like behavior!"

Origin

The name 'Sylvester' was derived from the Latin word for 'cat', felis sylvestris - which is why cats everywhere can relate to this lovable character!

Related

Looney TunesTweety BirdTom and JerryElmer FuddYosemite Sam

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