meowing
Feline vocal sounds
Meowing is the vocal sound cats make, or the act of making such sounds.
Cats meow primarily to communicate with humans rather than other cats.
The word can describe persistent or plaintive calling: The kitten was meowing at the door.
Figuratively, someone meowing is whining or complaining: Stop meowing about it and do something.
Prolonged distressed cry
- caterwaulShrill wailing cry
- cryVocal expression of emotion
- whineComplain in high pitch
- growlLow threatening sound
chirrup · trill · purring · hiss · screech · wail · squeak · call
yowl
Prolonged distressed cry
growl · chirrup · trill · purring · hiss · screech · wail · squeak · call · chatter
cat
Small furry housepet
Siamese · Persian · Maine Coon · shorthair · longhair · calico · stray · housecat · moggy · whiskers
signal
Message-conveying cue
- attention-seekingCraving others' focus
- hungerNeed for nourishment
- greetingExpression of welcome
demand · complaint · response · conversation · bonding · distress · warning · request · protest · announcement
- animal signalsbody language, bird songs, tail wagging, mating calls, whale song
- cat traitssilky coat, coat, tabby pattern, claws, long-haired
- pet problemsaggression, barking, biting, chewing, digging
- animal soundsbark, woof, moo, roar, hiss
- cat anatomywhiskers, claws, tail, paws, ears
- internet petsGrumpy Cat, cat videos, Nyan Cat, blep, Pusheen