Always learning: “Dromaeosaurid” and “You’re the cat’s meow”
Posted By RichC on January 25, 2026
Last week I was reading automotive journalist George Straton’s review (a friend on X.com) on the Ford F-150 Raptor and he used the term “dromaeosaurid” in his article. Assuming it had something to do with a dinosaur reference, 
I still needed to look it up in order to feel educated. Perhaps I’m not the only one who is curious? 😉
Then while driving with Brenda, she used the phrase “you’re the cat’s meow” to which I asked, where did that come from … you’re not that old! She agreed and decided that she might use it with our granddaughters who might get a smile from it.
Still curious, I asked when she thought the term was actually used? Her guess was the 1950s … but nope:
The phrase “you’re the cat’s meow“ originated in the 1920s, during the Jazz Age and the era of flappers—youthful, fashionable, and rebellious young women who embraced new styles and slang. It was used to describe someone or something as excellent, stylish, or highly desirable—essentially the pinnacle of coolness.
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