moggies

noun

plural of moggy, British
as in cats
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 moggies 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
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  1. cats
  2. kittens
  3. kitties
Noun
  • The walls are decorated with memories, paintings and artwork, like needlework from his wife that depicts cats in their leisure time.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For brothers Andrew Garcia and Logan Mann, fleeing with their grandmother from her apartment meant gathering three dogs and seven cats in a matter of minutes.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of cats
Noun
  • At the end of production, all seven of the kittens were adopted out, including one that went home with costar Tiffany Haddish.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The breed’s modern development traces back to naturally hairless kittens born in North America.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of kittens
Noun
  • There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Owners looking to adopt one of these sweet kitties should be prepared to give them their attention, and lots of it.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Definition of kitties

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“Moggies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moggies. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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