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
  • At this time, there was just one photoshoot finishing up (see balloons video above), and by 5 pm I and the resident cats had the park to ourselves.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Think smiling jack-o'-lanterns, black cats, friendly ghosts, retro blow molds and decorations inspired by Halloweens of decades past.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cats
Noun
  • Here's a look at the six finalists − three pups and three kittens − for the position of the chief snuggle officer.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • At least one of the kittens was still alive when it was thrown, said Tracy Flaherty, who manages the Dairy Queen on Library Road.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 17 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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