PT words that make you smile

[TheAntiPam]

One of my favorite Pet Talk phrases is "Forever Home".

I'm always happy when another animal becomes a beloved family member. But it is also a reminder of all those that don't have a home - yet!

I'm proud to admit that Pet Talk has definitely changed my vocabulary!

[Miss Meow]

They are all coming back to me! I have also learnt 'making bread' when the cat is kneading, and 'loaf of bread' when they sit with their forelegs tucked under.

I will never go the bakery with the same frame of mind!

[wolflady]

Originally posted by Miss Meow
...'loaf of bread' when they sit with their forelegs tucked under.

LOL LOL I just love it when they sit/lay?? like that! I also call it "catloaf" (like meatloaf LOL) or muffing.

[Lillycat]

Here, we call the 'catloaf' pose- the Feline Torso...since you can't see their legs.

I can't find the Frito Feet thread...is it in general?

[wolflady]

Welcome to Pet Talk Lillycat! Do tell us about your "kids"! Here is the post on Frito Feet. You'll laugh until you cry and laugh some more. Enjoy!

[Lillycat]

I think dog people are stranger than cat people...and the Frito Feet confirms it. I must log off now, to go sniff my cats paws! I am hoping it won't smell like, uh, well, tootsie rolls...

[Lillycat]

And, for Miss Meow's viewing pleasure, here is the latest PT word

WINKIE

(This is really Cataholic, not Lillycat- she wouldn't approve )

[AmberLee]

Originally posted by TheAntiPam
... "Forever Home". ...

Yes, AntiPam! That's a GREAT PT phrase!

Here is a link to a great thread about cat position names -- among others it has Parade Float kitty in it. And some adorable photos!

[Rachel]

Originally posted by Lillycat
I think dog people are stranger than cat people

Maybe not stranger but quite goofy. What amazes me is to know that other dog people have invented the same expressions in their household as we invented in our own....as in *the Big Bed*, *stinkies* and *krunchies*. I haven't seen anyone else say anything about a *Beddie Bye*(dog bed) or a *Biddie Bath*(a bath) yet but you're welcome to use them if you like.

My very favorite PT word has got to be NAWTEEDAWG for which I credit Phred, and I have also adopted his UPPYSET. Never heard the term *Stuffie* before PT and now I use that all the time.

[Miss Meow]

Originally posted by Lillycat
And, for Miss Meow's viewing pleasure, here is the latest PT word

WINKIE

(This is really Cataholic, not Lillycat- she wouldn't approve )

Yeeeeeeeeeeees, but in your own words, do tell us what it means!!!

PS never underestimate mothers, they wrote the book!

I just looked at page one of the Frito Feet thread - good lord, you're all mad!!! I have tears down my face from laughing

And my new favourite phrase is "tortellini cat" as per Tuxluvr - classic!

[Barbara]

This is a great linguistic thread. I am now so glad I can say "headbumpies" and "nosekissies" in English. It's the 2 first English words Filou has learnt.

[All Creatures Great And Small]

This is such a revelation, to know that so many other people become complete loonies around their kitties and talk "kitty talk" at them. My mom was the inspiration for a lot of the words I use to refer to kitty things - she adored every cat we ever had. One of her words was "hoo-ing", which is when the kitty smells something exceptionally stinky and then holds his mouth open to savor it. She also referred to a"winkie" bath as "making a flagpole". (Meaning the kitty's back leg, not his winkie!) The precious gems the kitties left in the litter box were referred to as "Heyday Cookies". I don't know if they even make those cookies anymore, but they were like sugar wafers covered in caramel and chocolate, and then rolled in nuts. So the poopies covered with the old-fashioned clay litter looked just like those cookies. And one of my all-time favorites refers to the beautiful rows of dots on the kitty's muzzle where the whiskers come out - she called these "piecrust holes", because it looked like how you would prick a piecrust with a fork before you bake it. "Airplane ears" were mad kitty ears laying flat, like airplane wings.
"Needle-y teeth" are the tiny little teeth between the fangs.
And a scared kitty tail was a "bottle brush".

My, how I do go on! Oh well, kitties are one of my favorite topics!

[Cataholic]

All creatures G and S- thank goodness YOU DID NOT go on...I am laughing so hard at those! Good thing you clarify'd the flagpole though..I love the new ones that you came up with. The airplane ears is great! When the tails go big..we say they are starchy or frosty. Mom's one tabby has exsquisite markings, but for one little spot on his arm. We say that Indra has a hole in his sweater.. the poop in the box are "presents" or we say the cat is in his studio 'creating artwork'.. On the rare occasion someone eats tinsel or gift wrap..we say, "oh, look, Indra wrapped something for you"..

As to the Winkie reference, Please look in Cat Health- Basil's Mommy started a thred about a personal question..I don't know how to make a link to it!

[Logan]

My good friend, Peggy, who has two Golden Retrievers, says "winkie" when she means "pee". She tells those big, handsome boys to go "winkie". LOL!!!!

[Edwina's Secretary]

"winkie" when she means "pee

My mother's dog goes "winky-tinky"!