Meow
Feline vocalization
Meow is the conventional spelling of the sound a cat makes, used both as a noun and verb.
The word is onomatopoeic, imitating the vocalization cats use to communicate with humans.
As an interjection, it can express catty or sarcastic approval of gossip: She said what? Meow!
The verb describes a cat vocalizing: The cat meowed at the door until someone let her in.
Feline contentment sound
- hissSharp sibilant sound
- yowlProlonged distressed cry
- mewlingWeak, plaintive crying
- cryVocal expression of emotion
call · squeak · trill · chirp · caterwaul · whimper · plaintive · insistent
purr
Feline contentment sound
cry · call · squeak · trill · chirp · caterwaul · whimper · plaintive · insistent · demanding
purr
Feline contentment sound
siamese · fur · claws · tail · litterbox · hairball · tuna · grooming · alleycat · domesticated
cute
Attractively charming
flirtatious · teasing · whimsical · catty · impish · cheeky · coquettish