Silent Meow? Sometimes you may notice your cat looking at you and having their mouth make the movement to say “meow” but there is no sound coming out or you may only hear a faint whisper. Cats give many nonverbal cues through their body language. The silent meow meaning has many speculations, but does not necessarily bring reason for concern. Your cat may simply be saying hello, wanting a snack or ready to play. As long as your cat is not showing visible signs of distress it is most likely choosing to communicate with you in a softer, less vocal way. As you and your cat spend more time bonding, you may become like two old friends who understand one another so well at times, that neither actually needing to speak to know what the other is thinking.