Definition of «stray»
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| First seen | 2026 |
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"Stray" in the phrase "catching strays" refers to receiving criticism or mockery that was aimed at someone else. The person being hit is not the original target, so the humor comes from treating collateral damage as if it were a deliberate attack. It is strongly associated with social-media commentary, fandom debates, and meme captions, where an old character or bystander may be dragged into a new dispute. The plural phrase "strays" is much more common than the singular noun in this slang use, and it usually carries a playful, exaggerated tone rather than a literal threat.
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— I only asked whether the pizza needed more cheese. — Somehow the entire cooking show started catching strays. — Your question had parmesan-level consequences.
A forgotten mascot wandered into the fandom argument and started catching strays from both sides, despite having been asleep since 2008.
Korra been dead for centuries and STILL CATCHING STRAYS 😩
Source: YouTube
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