Definition: Noun. or Adj.the most common color pattern in cats, consisting of stripes, spots, and sometimes whorls. All cat colors have an inherent tabby pattern, although with selective breeding, you may not be able to see it. Many recognized breeds allow tabby patterns, and it is very common among household pets.
Examples: Tabby cats are probably one of the most popular of cats with distinctive personalities to match their unique pattern. All four of my domestic cats have the tabby pattern.



