Friday 16 April 2010

Oman: To koof

Omani catKOOF
v koofed, koof•ing, koof•es

v.intr.

The tendency for a pet Omani cat to demonstrate goat-like behaviour by chewing large holes in dad’s shirts or the cushions on the sofa.

v.tr.

The tendency for an Omani cat to demonstrate goat-like behaviour.

Etymology
Kafoof (الكفوف): Arabic word for paws; also name of large spotty pet cat with enormous paws.

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