ENGLISH → HINDI
catnip
01
noun
कैटनिप
Nepeta cataria and Nepeta grandiflora (and perhaps other species), which are well-known for causing an apparently harmless pheromone-based intoxication among certain cats.
In a sentence
Some cats go bonkers over catnip; others ignore it.
कुछ बिल्लियाँ कैटनिप पर पागल हो जाती हैं; अन्य इसे अनदेखा कर देती हैं।
A note on usage
countable; uncountable
02
noun
उत्तेजना या रुचि जगाने वाली वस्तु
Something that causes excitement or interest.
In a sentence
Their outrage was catnip to the trolls who had deepfaked the video.
जिन ट्रोल्स ने वीडियो को डीपफेक किया था, उनके लिए उनका गुस्सा कैटनिप बन गया।
A note on usage
countable; figuratively; uncountable