lap cat
Purring thigh warmer
A lap cat is a cat that enjoys sitting on its owner's lap, typically calm and affectionate rather than skittish or aloof.
The term distinguishes sociable, cuddly cats from more independent ones: She's a real lap cat—she'll curl up on you for hours.
Some breeds are known as lap cats, though individual temperament varies.
Vibrating vocalization of contentment
- kneadingManual dough development
- nappingSleeping briefly, often midday
- snoozingLightly asleep
- dozingLightly, briefly unconscious
lounging · curling · settling · pawing · stretching · yawning · grooming · nuzzling
Limp cloth figure
- burmeseOf a Southeast Asian nation
- siameseThai cat breed
- ragamuffinShabby, unkempt child
Warm emotional attachment
- bondingForming close connections
- closenessState of proximity
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
attachment · friendship · intimacy · rapport · togetherness · faithful · constant · presence
snuggle
Embrace cozily
nestle · purring · nuzzle · soothe · softness · gentle · affectionate · tender · secure · peaceful
purring
Vibrating vocalization of contentment
dozing · lounging · curling · settling · pawing · stretching · yawning · grooming · nuzzling · headbutting
ragdoll
Limp cloth figure
- burmeseOf a Southeast Asian nation
- siameseThai cat breed
- ragamuffinShabby, unkempt child
affection
Warm emotional attachment
devotion · attachment · friendship · intimacy · rapport · togetherness · faithful · constant · presence · comfort
- clingy petssnuggle bunny, constant companion, cuddle bug
- catskitten, kitty, feline, tabby, calico
- cuddly companionsdog, puppy, kitten, teddy bear, pet
- cat traitssilky coat, coat, tabby pattern, claws, long-haired
- Sphynx cathairless, wrinkled skin, peach fuzz, bald, large ears
- pointed catsSiamese, Himalayan, Ragdoll, Balinese, Tonkinese
lap catferal cat
Reverted wild domestic feline
wild cat · stray cat · wildcat · street cat · barn cat
lap catoutdoor cat
Feline kept outside
mouser · hunting cat · barn cat · roamer · wanderer
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