So sometimes we give Buddy a bit of cheese as a treat. I was playing "find the cat" (one of his favorite games)...and I won. He was in the computer chair. Anyway. I asked him if he wanted some cheese, and he meowed. Buddy then proceeded to jump off of the chair, go to the kitchen, and sit in front of the fridge. When I got there, he looked at me. I'm pretty sure he understands the word "cheese" as well as knows where the cheese is! Smart kitty!