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make biscuits

idiom
Meaning

Of a cat, to knead with the front paws.


Examples
SIMPLE

My cat likes to make biscuits on my soft blanket.

CONTEXTUAL

Whenever my cat feels happy and relaxed, she starts to make biscuits on my lap.

COMPLEX

The elderly cat purred loudly as she began to make biscuits on the plush rug, signaling her deep contentment with the afternoon sun.

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Last updated April 17, 2026