miaouing
Feline cry sound
Miaouing is making the sound a cat makes—a drawn-out, plaintive cry.
The spelling reflects an attempt to capture the vowel-heavy quality of the noise: The cat kept miaouing at the door until someone let her in.
Also spelled miaowing, meowing.
Howling mournfully and loud
- caterwaulingShrill, harsh crying
- howlingProlonged mournful crying sound
- cryingEmotional tear release
- whimperingCrying weakly, softly
wailing · squeaking · hissing · trilling · chirping · calling · plaintive · insistent
Vibrating vocalization of contentment
- whiskersFacial sensory hairs
- kittenJuvenile domestic feline
- tabbyPatterned domestic cat
- calicoPatchy-coated cat type
siamese · fur · claws · paws · litterbox · catnip · grooming · scratching
Vibrating vocalization of contentment
- snugglingNestling affectionately against another
- cozyWarm and snug
- relaxedFree of stress
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
peaceful · satisfied · comfortable · gentle · soft · affectionate · tender · cuddly
yowling
Howling mournfully and loud
- caterwaulingShrill, harsh crying
- howlingProlonged mournful crying sound
- cryingEmotional tear release
whimpering · wailing · squeaking · hissing · trilling · chirping · calling · plaintive · insistent · loud
purring
Vibrating vocalization of contentment
calico · siamese · fur · claws · paws · litterbox · catnip · grooming · scratching · napping
purring
Vibrating vocalization of contentment
soothing · peaceful · satisfied · comfortable · gentle · soft · affectionate · tender · cuddly · warm
demanding
Requiring great effort
- hungryWanting to eat
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- insistentFirmly demanding attention
pleading · begging · pestering · bothersome · incessant · nagging · clamor · fuss · needy · impatient
frisky
Lively and playful
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
- pouncingLeaping to attack
- chasingFollowing to catch
batting · romping · energetic · lively · impish · antic · spirited · feisty · curious · stalking