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Originated as slang in the flapper culture of the 1920's. Began as a reference to a style of dress where the skirt length ended above the top of the stocking. The exposed skin was referred to as, The Cat's Meow. Think of the comic character Betty Boop from the same era. There were a number of gender-based phrases used by flappers as an inside joke in polite society...such as the eel's ankles, the snake's garters, and...the bee's knees. It eventually came to represent something 'desirable' and now means something great or outstanding.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe saying "Its the cat's meow." was first used in the Roaring '20s when many sayings about cats became popular. The phrase means that an idea was so cool there are no words to explain it.
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∙ 15y agoAfter intensive research i have come to the conclusion that the scientific reason that the expression that cats "meow" came about is due to the fact that cats "meow". (adamr123@hotmail.co.uk)
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Do cats only meow around people?
No. Cats will vocalize around other cats, and a mother cat will meow to call her kittens.
What does a silent meow mean?
A silent meow doesn't mean anything i know this may sound strange but quite a lot of cats cannot meow they try but they can't. i have 2 female cats and they both cannot meow.
When cats meow does it mean they are communicating or just simply making a sound?
Cats won't normally meow to communicate with other cats, but they will meow to communicate with humans. Sometimes they meow to show you they need something (like if they have ran out of food) or just to respond to what you are doing (like calling their name).
Can you understand what cats say when they meow?
The cats meow is its distinctive way to talk to each other. If you really listen to them, you can get an idea what they are saying.
Does dogs rule?
no cats rule meow
What are other names for meow meow?
a cats voice
Do cats only meow around people?
No. Cats will vocalize around other cats, and a mother cat will meow to call her kittens.
Do Birman cats meow a lot?
Birman cats do not meow a lot; in fact, they are known for being docile and quiet.
Do Himalayan kittens meow?
Yes, all kittens meow even cats meow.
How do cats meow?
by their mouth
What time period did saber-toothed cats appear?
meow. meow.
How do you meow like cats?
what you do is you say ow not meow in a cat pitch.
What causes allergy to cats?
taking too much meow meow
What does a silent meow mean?
A silent meow doesn't mean anything i know this may sound strange but quite a lot of cats cannot meow they try but they can't. i have 2 female cats and they both cannot meow.
What do cats say?
Cats , in a general manner, say "meow".
Lions roar and dogs bark what do cats do?
cats meow.
Do house cats meow?
yes
