moggy
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of moggy
First recorded in 1910–15; origin uncertain; possibly originally Cockney; supposed derivations from West Midlands dialect Moggy, a pet name for a calf, or from the personal name Maggie, are dubious
Example Sentences
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The 10-year-old moggy brings comfort and support to Elliot Abery from Thatcham in Berkshire.
From BBC • Aug. 5, 2022
This is the good stuff—and it’s just plain funny to see a normally majestic moggy fall in love with a big yellow fruit.
From Slate • Dec. 7, 2020
Almost 2,000 people follow the adventures of the mischievous moggy, who usually abides by the ban and stays outside the front door.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2020
But last week, the microchipped moggy was brought in to a charity in the area and identified as puss Peanut.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2019
St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum on Thursday unveiled Achilles, a white moggy who will be offered two different plates before each game to predict the Confederations Cup results.
From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2017
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