grimalkin
/ɡrɪˈmælkɪn/
noun
- An old female cat, especially one that is considered ugly or bad-tempered.
- In the story, a witch's grimalkin sat on the windowsill and watched.
- The old grimalkin hissed at anyone who came near her bowl.
- That grumpy grimalkin has lived in the barn for years.
- A bad-tempered or unpleasant old woman (sometimes used playfully or as an insult).
- Don't be such a grimalkin — come join the party!
- In the fairy tale, the grimalkin cast a spell on the village.
- The neighbor called her a grimalkin after she complained about the noise.