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Definition of tiger - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animallarge predatory cat with orange and black stripes
- The tiger prowled silently through the jungle.
2.
characterdynamic or forceful person
- She is a tiger in the boardroom, always getting her way.
3.
economyTECH. country with a fast-growing economyTECH.
- South Korea is considered an Asian tiger.
Images of tiger
large predatory cat with orange and black stripes
Expressions with tiger
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very strict mother, often pushing children toward high achievement
Her friends joked she was a tiger mum about grades and practice.
person or entity that seems strong but is weak
The regime was just a paper tiger, collapsing quickly.
parent who demands high achievement
As a tiger parent, he expects his children to get top grades.
strict mother pushing children to high achievement levels
She is often described as a tiger mother because of her strict parenting style..
in a restless and agitated manner
He paced the room like a caged tiger.
extremely forceful or assertive in nature
His negotiation style is aggressive as a tiger, never backing down.
state of readiness and alertness
He approached the task with the eye of the tiger.
something entirely different or a whole other kind
This problem is a tiger of a different stripe from the last one.
entity that seems powerful but is ineffective
The new policy is just a toothless tiger.
be in a difficult situation that is hard to escape
He has a tiger by the tail with that risky investment.
be in a risky situation that is hard to leave
He knew he was riding a tiger with that decision.
deal with a dangerous situation you cannot easily escape
Sometimes you just have to ride the tiger and hope for the best.
strict mother pushing children for success
My friend's tiger mom makes her study every night.
parenting focused on child's success
Many believe tiger parenting can lead to stress in children.
large striped wild cat native to Siberia
The Siberian tiger prowled silently through the snowy forest..
domestic cat with a striped coat
She adopted a tiger cat from the local shelter..
distinctive dark stripes on a tiger's fur
The tiger stripes on the cub are very clear.
young tiger
The tiger cub played with its siblings.
fight with great strength and determination
Despite being outnumbered, they fought like a tiger to defend their home.
extinct cat with swordlike upper canine teeth
Scientists study fossils of the saber-toothed tiger.
large shark with dark stripes found in tropical waters
A tiger shark swam near the coral reef.
golden-brown gemstone with a silky luster
She wore a necklace with a tiger eye.
lily with black-spotted orange reflexed petals
She admired the tiger lily's unique spotted petals.
large shrimp with black and white stripes eaten as seafood
I ordered grilled tiger prawn at the restaurant.
Origin of tiger
Greek, tigris (tiger)
Terms with tiger included in their meaning
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wildlife
wild animal of the feline family, such as a lion or tiger
wild animal
large wild feline like a lion, tiger, or leopard
animal
female tiger
zoology
breathy noise made by a tiger
cartoon character
timid tiger character in He-Man stories
animal
offspring of a male lion and a female tiger
animal hybrid
hybrid offspring of a male tiger and a female lion
animal hybrid
hybrid offspring of a male tiger and a lioness
wildlife
tiger subspecies native to the indian subcontinent
wildlife
large tiger subspecies found in India and Bangladesh
animal markings
distinctive dark stripes on a tiger's fur
design
pattern resembling tiger's stripes
animal
young tiger
animals
rare Bengal tiger with white coat and black stripes
football team
member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats team
tiger
critically endangered tiger subspecies
zoology
tiger subspecies native to Sumatra
wildlife
extinct tiger from Java, extinct since the 1980s
mythology
mythical creature with a man's head and tiger's body
insect
butterfly with orange wings and black tiger-like stripes
sedge plant
plant that produces tiger nuts
patterned
having stripes similar to those of a tiger
fierce behavior
showing fierce, aggressive, and merciless behavior like a tiger
fiercely
in a manner resembling a tiger's fierceness
Examples of tiger in a sentence
The zoo's new attraction is a Bengal tiger. In negotiations, he's a tiger, never backing down. As a leader, she's a tiger, inspiring everyone. Ireland emerged as a European tiger in the 1990s. Vietnam is rapidly becoming the next economic tiger.
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- French:tigre, fonceur, ...
- German:Tiger, ...
- Italian:tigre, ...
- Spanish:tigre, tigresa, ...
- Portuguese:tigre, furacão, ...
- Chinese:老虎, 猛人, ...
- Japanese:トラ, ダイナミックな人, ...
- Arabic:نمر, نَمِر, ...
- Hebrew:נָמֵר, נַמֵּר כַּלְכָּלִי, ...
- Russian:тигр, ...
- Ukrainian:тигр, ...
- Hindi:बाघ, शेरनी, ...
Definition of tigress - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalfemale tiger
- The tigress protected her cubs fiercely.
2.
personalityfierce or passionate woman
- She fought like a tigress for her rights.
Images of tigress
female tiger
Origin of tigress
Greek, tigris (tiger) + -ess (female)
Examples of tigress in a sentence
A tigress roamed the jungle silently. Her determination in the courtroom was that of a tigress. In negotiations, she was a tigress, never backing down.
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- French:tigresse, ...
- German:Tigerin, Löwin, ...
- Italian:tigre, ...
- Spanish:tigresa, ...
- Portuguese:tigresa, ...
- Chinese:母老虎, 猛女, ...
- Japanese:メスのトラ, 雌ライオン, ...
- Arabic:نَمِرَة, امرأة شرسة, ...
- Hebrew:טִיגְרִיסִית, נְמֵרָה, ...
- Russian:тигрица, ...
- Ukrainian:тигриця, ...
- Hindi:बाघिन, उग्र महिला, ...
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