moggy

noun

ˈmä-gē How to pronounce moggy (audio)
variants also moggie
Definition of moggynext
British
as in cat
a small domestic animal known for catching mice an unattached schoolteacher who lives in a London flat with a moggy as her only companion

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Recent Examples of moggy Soon a second cat show was organized, this time permitting working men and women to enter their moggies for display. — Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025 Trucker reunited with cat A US trucker was reunited with his cat after the moggy fled from his vehicle during a pit stop at a truck stop in Nevada. — Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 9 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moggy
  1. cat
  2. kitten
  3. kitty
Noun
  • The cats are being rescued from the former Luján Zoo, about 70 kilometers (43 miles) northwest of Argentina's capital of Buenos Aires, after years of uncertainty over their fate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That said, Hudgens made the look decidedly 2026 with her nails, which are topped off with a cat-eye effect—clearly one of her favorite manicure modes considering how often she's seen wearing it in a variety of colors.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cat
Noun
  • The pieces are small, which is great for kittens, but many adult cats also prefer them this way.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Officers initially discovered more than 30 cats and kittens living in unsafe conditions aboard the vessel, with many appearing frightened and malnourished.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of kitten
Noun
  • Kylie Jenner rang in her 29th birthday a few days early with a princess-kitty birthday celebration.
    — Staff Author, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • All of these things can hurt or kill your kitty, so to keep them around longer, keep them inside.
    — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of kitty

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