skeenyie

/ˈskɪn.i/ or /ˈskiːn.i/

Definitions

1. noun

A colloquial term for the sound of a cat’s cry, often used to describe a high-pitched or nasal whine.

“As soon as I heard the skeenyie coming from the bedroom, I knew the cat was upset.”

Synonyms

  • meow
  • yowl

Antonyms

  • silence