Ears perked up.

Meaning: This means that the cat's ears moved upwards, indicating that it was becoming more alert or interested in something. It's like saying, The cat's ears stood straight up.

Choice of Words: Ears are the organs of hearing in a cat's head. Perked is the past tense of the verb 'perk', which means to become more alert or active. Up is a preposition that means in or into a higher position.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Ears perked up at owner's voice.
• The cat's ears perked up at the sound of a mouse scurrying by.
• The cat's ears perked up at the sound.
• The cat's ears perked up as it heard a noise.
• The sweet pear perked up the tired boy.
• Loud music hurts my ears.
• Loud music hurts ears, so keep the volume low.
• Wind whispered secrets in its ears.
• Owner laughed, scratched dog's ears.
• The wind whispered secrets in her ears.