large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered
"The conservation team worked tirelessly to protect the dwindling population of tigers roaming the dense bamboo forests."
Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.
"After years of waiting, he finally got his ticket to see the Tigers play at the KC Stadium."
A final shouted phrase, accompanied by a jump or outstretched arms, at the end of a cheer.
someone connected with Hull City Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
In plain English: A tiger is a large, orange wild cat with black stripes that lives in forests and hunts other animals.
"The tiger roared loudly in the jungle."
Usage: Use this term specifically for the striped wild cat native to Asian forests rather than any other feline species. It is often confused with similar big cats like lions or leopards due to their shared classification as members of the Panthera genus.
The third of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
"My birthday falls under the year of the tiger, making me part of that specific sign in the twelve-year Chinese zodiac cycle."
The word tiger entered English through Middle English and Old French, tracing its roots back to the Latin tigris and Ancient Greek tígris. Its ultimate origin lies in an ancient Iranian term for "arrow" or "pointed," which reflects the animal's sharp claws and fangs.