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
  • However, a third dog, Dakota, and two pet cats died in the fire.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Some of the most common toxic plants for dogs and cats in this category include pothos, peace lilies, philodendrons, ZZ plants, dumb cane, calla lilies, Chinese evergreen, elephant ear, Swiss cheese plant and flamingo plant.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of cats
Noun
  • Summer is usually the busiest season for shelters, officials said, as more stray animals, owner surrenders and vulnerable kittens arrive across the five boroughs.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
  • Although the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter primarily cares for dogs, Wenz couldn’t leave behind a mother cat and her eight kittens, which were enduring the same sweltering temperatures.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 July 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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