Garfield

/ˈɡɑrfiːld/ noun

Definition

a surname, or famously, an orange cartoon cat created by artist Jim Davis known for hating Mondays.

Etymology

English surname from gar- (spear) + field, originally referring to a triangular field or one where spears were used. The cartoon cat became famous from 1978 onward.

Kelly Says

Garfield the cat is possibly the world's most widely syndicated comic strip, appearing in 2,570 newspapers at its peak—and it succeeded by making fun of the most relatable thing: hating your job and loving lasagna.

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