moggy
Translation
cat, mutt (for a cat)
Examples
She has a lovely old moggy.
She has a lovely old cat.
Our moggy loves sleeping on the sofa.
Our cat loves sleeping on the sofa.
Grammar Patterns
an old/stray ((moggy)) an ordinary, non-pedigree cat (UK term) She adopted a stray moggy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cat, kitty; The US equivalent for a mixed-breed dog is 'mutt'.
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly a pet form of the name Margaret, or from a dialectal word. It's a primarily British term.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the cat equivalent of a 'mutt'. It's an informal, friendly word.