When the cat gets down to the living room, its meow sounds distinctly like it’s saying, “Mom, where are you? Types Of Meows And What They Actually MeanAdult cats meow almost exclusively to communicate with humans, not other cats. The teeth-chattering sound cats make watching birds or squirrels through a window, thought to reflect predatory excitement mixed with frustration at not being able to reach the prey. “Cats meow to mimick human talking, some cats are just really good at it. They understand English so I suppose the ones that can meow really good could speak it.