The cat's tail twitched nervously.

Meaning: The cat's long, thin part of its body that extends from its back moved suddenly and quickly in a way that shows anxiety or fear.

Choice of Words: Cat's is the possessive form, indicating something belonging to a cat. Tail is the long, thin part of an animal's body that extends from its back. Twitched means to move suddenly and quickly. Nervously means in a way that shows anxiety or fear.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The cat's tail twitched nervously as it sensed danger.
• The mouse scurried nervously through the grass.
• He nervously paced back and forth in the room.
• The audience tittered nervously at the awkward joke.
• She nervously bit her nails while waiting.
• The mouse scurried nervously across the floor.
• Tail twitched with nervous glee.
• The cat's tail twitched as it chased mice in dreams.
• Tail twitched, warning of danger.
• Fluffy tail twitched with joy.