Why Do Mexicans Call Cats “Michis”?

Why Do Mexicans Call Cats “Michis”?

The michi meaning is simple: michi is the affectionate Mexican word for a cat. It is not slang for a breed or a kind of cat, and it is not baby talk exactly. It works like calling a dog a “pup” in English: same animal as gato, warmer relationship, and used...