The 1920s were an exciting time in the United States. It’s probably why there were so many words and phrases used as synonyms for good! There’s bee’s knees, cat’s pajamas … and the cat’s meow.

Saying something is the cat’s meow has a bit of a different connotation than the others. If your doll was dressed in a get up that looked swell, you could say her outfit was the cat’s meow; it was stylish and charming.