How to Pronounce "look what the cat dragged in"
expression
LUK wut thuh KAT DRAGD in
luk WOT thuh KAT DRAGD in
Definition
This is a humorous or sometimes sarcastic expression used to greet someone who arrives unexpectedly, or after a long absence, often implying surprise or mock annoyance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkæt/ /ˈdɹæɡd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
lˈʊk/ /wˈɒt/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈæt/ /dɹˈæɡd/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUK wut thuh KAT DRAGD in
UK
luk WOT thuh KAT DRAGD in
Listen in Context
Look what the cat dragged in! I haven't seen you in ages.
When Tom walked in late, everyone said, 'Look what the cat dragged in.'
Look what the cat dragged in—you're finally here!
Oh wow, look what the cat dragged in! We were just talking about you.