catgirl UK /ˈkætˌɡɜːl/US /ˈkætˌɡɜɹl/ noun2 •A female fictional character who has a cat's ears, tail, or other feline characteristics on an otherwise humanoid body.But publishers cannot survive on cute catgirls alone. — 2009 •(slang) A girl or woman who wears a cat costume and plays the role of a cat. formscatgirls