# cats and dogs

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A heavy rain; a large amount of rain.
2. People or things that constantly fight (see fight like cats and dogs).
3. Stocks that can be purchased cheaply but are unlikely to produce much profit.

## Etymology
(heavy rain): Probably derived from rain cats and dogs.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cats-and-dogs