# tortitude

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A supposed attitude particular to tortoiseshell cats, usually implying fussiness, strong touch boundaries, or being demanding in general compared to cats with other coat coloration.

## Etymology
Blend of tortoiseshell cat + attitude or blend of tortie + attitude.

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