1. : consisting of constant torment prior to destruction or defeat
the cat-and-mouse technique of handling an opponent
2. : consisting of constant pursuit, near captures, and repeated escapes
a … cat-and-mouse kind of thriller with the hunter and the hunted occasionally switching roles — Martin Levin
3. : consisting of watchful waiting for the best opportunity to attack or strike an opponent
a cat-and-mouse mood
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cat-and-mouse adj
a cat-and-mouse routine
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Main Entry: ↑cat and mouse
Useful english dictionary. 2012.