Tell them “hi” and say their name, even if you just saw them a minute ago. They're choosing to be near you, which is a big deal to a cat. Meow back. Imitate their sound exactly, and they'll think you're one of their kind.
Talk in a high-pitched, happy voice when praising or feeding the cat. Associate positivity with feeding, play time, and petting. Speak in a clear, cheerful voice and make eye contact with the cat so it knows you're speaking to it. If the cat is resting, keep your voice quieter but still happy and positive.
There are some social felines who relish such greetings of affection, but they are often the exception. Most cats prefer a greeting where they can gradually assess a person and accept friendship at their own pace.
Short meow or mew: Standard greeting. “Hello!” Multiple meows or mews: Excited greeting.
You can use any verbal cue that you would like. One common verbal cue that cat owners will use is “Here, kitty kitty.” You can also use the words “come” or “treats.” The verbal cue should not be something that you already use, such as her name. You can also use various tones of voice.
A trill is your cat's way of saying "hello."
It's distinct from meowing in both sound and meaning. "Trilling is a high-pitched, chirp-like noise made by cats as a greeting to people or other cats.
Ballarat. Meaning: What is this? (Noun): Australian slang word for cat.
A short meow is like a standard greeting or 'hello'. A drawn-out meow can be a demand for something immediately like 'feed me now' or 'open the door'. A higher pitched longer meow, or yowl could mean pain or anger. This could be if another cat is in their territory; e.g. 'I don't want you here!
Hissing Is a Form of Communication
For cats, a hiss or even a growl is part of their communication style. You might think it's the same as physically punching someone—an act of anger. But often, it's more of a warning and a way of saying, "Hey, I'm feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable, so give me some space."
The purpose here isn't to have the cat view your finger as something to bite – even in play. Just extend your finger at the same height as his nose. In the cat world, cats approach each other and engage in a round of nose-to-nose sniffing to determine familiarity and do an initial scent investigation.
Some cats will meow or trill in greeting, and many will growl or hiss as a way to tell other cats to back off. This can escalate to even more defensive talk, such as angry snarls, yowls, spits, and even distressed howls.
Will My Cat Understand If I “Meow”? Sorry to break it to you, but human meows mean nothing to cats. At most, you can get your cat's attention and they may even appreciate your attempts to communicate by purring or even meowing back. But to most cats, human meows sound like human language.
Purring is usually a sign of contentment. Cats purr whenever they're happy, even while they're eating. Sometimes, however, a cat may purr when they're anxious or sick, using their purr to comfort themselves, like a child sucking their thumb.
Your cat is expressing her affection for you.
Your cat's licking may be an affiliative behavior, which is a friendly, altruistic behavior. Mothers groom their kittens, and cats may groom one another, which is called allogrooming.
Your Cat Stares at You to Show Affection
And when a loving stare is coupled with cat "eye kisses," which is when a cat stares with half-closed eyelids and offers a few slow blinks, it means your kitty is showing some serious adoration for you.
As well as being a method of communication, staring is also a sign of a close bond between you and your cat, as they are unlikely to hold eye contact with someone they don't like or trust.
Chook: A chicken. In the show, it's wonderfully used in the phrase “made you look, you dirty chook.” See also: “Bin chicken,” an uncharitable name for the ibis, a bird whose long beak can make quick work of a rubbish bin. Dunny: A toilet, traditionally outdoors but more commonly now indoors.
Molly. The term “molly” is a general term for a female cat of any age. Unlike male cats being called either “toms” or “tomcats,” a female cat would only be referred to as a “molly” and not a “molly cat.” This is the term used from the time a kitten is born and can technically be used her whole life.