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Synonyms & Similar Words
cat
feline
kitty
tomcat
tabby
puss
pussycat
kitty cat
housecat
domestic cat
pet cat
feral cat
stray cat
alley cat
wildcat
tiger
leopard
jaguar
lion
lynx
bobcat
cougar
puma
catling
kitten
whelp
cub
mouser
ratter
mouse catcher
catkin
catling
gato
chat
minou
minet
mew
mouser
furbag
furball
ball of fluff
whiskers
whiskerface
furface
kittykins
kittykat
kitkat
catnip
furkid
Meaning of Moggy
The primary meaning of the word "Moggy" is a colloquial or informal term for a cat, especially a domestic or pet cat.
Definitions
- A colloquial or informal term for a cat, especially a domestic or pet cat.
- * A cat, especially one that is scrappy or of mixed breed.
Etymology of Moggy
The word "Moggy" is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have originated in the 16th century as a colloquial or dialectical term for a cat.
One possible theory is that it comes from the name "Maggie", which was a common name for a cat in the 16th century.
The word "Moggy" has been used in various forms and contexts over the centuries, including as a term of endearment for a cat, and as a colloquialism for a stray or feral cat.
Example Uses
- The moggy was sleeping on the windowsill, soaking up the sun.
- * She has a moggy at home that she adores.
- * The moggy scratched the furniture, so it had to be taken to the vet.