Warriors Cats Guide

Tail flicks

A sharp flick and an agitated expression usually means the cat is annoyed, irritated, or impatient.

A bristle and a sharp flick of your tail usually means "Get over here now! I'm angry with you!"

A flick and jerking your head in a certain direction means "Meet me to the bushes at your left" or "Sneak out of camp with me through the brambles to the right."

If you call out to someone and their back is to you, they can flick their tail to show that they've heard.

Sticking your tail straight up in the air and flicking it sharply down means "Sit!"

An eye-roll and a flick of the tail means "Whatever."

A mrrow of laughter and a flick of a tail means "That was a good joke."

Saying, "Oh, fox-dung, I gotta go!" and flicking your tail means "Sorry! Talk to you later?" or "Yikes! I've gotta go use the dirtplace!"

Flicking your tail at a she-cat's belly and smiling means "She's expecting kits!"

Flicking your tail at someone and making a face means "What is wrong with him/her?"

A sharp flick of your tail during battle can mean two things; it can mean "Attack!" or "Help me!"

A shrug followed by a tail flick: "Oh well."

Putting a tail over another cat's mouth means "Shut up, mouse-brain!" when the flick/movement is sharp or "Please, quiet" when the cat is talking too much.

A flick in a certain direction can emphasize that they've got to go or look there.

A normal flick can just be caused in amusement.

A tail flick can be a way to vent anger or rage.

Sometimes a cat can flick their tail when about to say something funny or sarcastic.

A tail flick can also be executed in an arrogant, conceited, or contemptuous manner.

Anxiety is another feeling that can trigger stiff tail flicks.

Though many tail flicks occur in rash emotions, the tail can also be flicked happily.

A tail flick can mean that the cat is bored.

The tail can be flicked playfully on another cat's muzzle.

A flick executed in the air can change the direction the cat will land.

The need to protect can also be demonstrated by a tail flick.

A cat may flick his/her tail to prompt something.

The tail can be flicked in a proud manner.

A cat may also flick their tail when about to give them a lecture on what is right.

Eagerness can cause tail flicks as well.

A tail flicking one way, then the other is used when one is to surround a cat with others.