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- [mog-ee]
- /ˈmɒg i/
- /ˈmɒɡ.i/
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- [mog-ee]
- /ˈmɒg i/
Definitions of moggy word
- noun plural moggy a cat. 1
- noun moggy (chiefly, British, slang) a domestic non-pedigree (mongrel) cat. 1
- noun moggy cat 1
- countable noun moggy A moggy is a cat. 0
- noun moggy a domestic cat, esp. one of a common or mixed breed 0
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Origin of moggy
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; said to be orig. Cockney; supposed derivations from dial. (W Midlands) Moggy pet name for a calf, or from personal name Maggie, are dubious
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Parts of speech for Moggy
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moggy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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moggy usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with moggy
- what is a moggy?
- what is a moggy cat?
- what does moggy mean?