noun
- plural of mudcat; catfish, especially those found in muddy freshwater environments
- members of a sports team, particularly a minor league baseball team, with 'Mudcats' as a nickname
Usage: informal; chiefly North American
Usage: proper noun usage; sports
Examples
- The fishermen caught several mudcats in the river.
- Mudcats are bottom-feeders that thrive in murky water.
- He's been fishing for mudcats since early morning.
- The local team, the Mudcats, won their playoff game.
- Mudcats are known for their whisker-like barbels.