LITTLE M

1. The area defined by the ventral surface of the nose, so named because the nostrils and the flesh between suggest the letter m. 2. A distinctive marking seen primarily in tabby cats, centered directly above the eyes and suggesting the letter m. Example: 1. She smiled and James was transfixed--her big blue eyes, her dimples, her little m. 2. Just before Raider could jump up and bring down the whole Christmas tree, I grabbed the water pistol and nailed him right on his little m.