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
  • When one person arrived with a dog, and another with a cat, GB made sure the animals weren’t carrying bugs.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026
  • Some of the recent uptick, too, might be the natural cat-and-mouse game between hitters and pitchers.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of cat
Noun
  • Puppies, kittens, and adult pets have different nutritional needs.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 27 July 2026
  • Puppies, kittens, senior pets, and brachycephalic breeds are at higher risk.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of kitten
Noun
  • What started as posting photos of her adorable kitty became a full-time career.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Vets recommend using pheromone sprays as a safer alternative to quell a kitty's anxiety.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of kitty

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