Kittenish: meaning, definitions and examples
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kittenish
[ หkษชtษnษชส ]
playful behavior
The term 'kittenish' describes a playful and mischievous demeanor, often associated with the lively energy of a young kitten. It suggests an innocent, playful attitude that can be endearing. Frequently, it is used to characterize individuals, particularly young women, who exhibit flirtatious or playful behavior.
Synonyms
frisky, lively, mischievous, playful.
Examples of usage
- She had a kittenish smile that captivated everyone.
- The children played in a kittenish manner, chasing each other around the garden.
- His kittenish antics made the performance unforgettable.
- She approached the project with a kittenish enthusiasm, eager to explore new ideas.
Translations
Translations of the word "kittenish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ เคเคพ เคฌเคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kรคtzchenhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ kucing kecil
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ kociฤcy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅญ็ซใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท chaton
๐ช๐ธ gatito
๐น๐ท kedi yavrusu gibi
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ผ ๊ณ ์์ด ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุทู ุตุบูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ koฤiฤรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ maฤacรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ็ซ็
๐ธ๐ฎ maฤji
๐ฎ๐ธ kattarkind
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผัััาััาฃ ะบาฏััะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแก แจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ piลik balasฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ gatito
Etymology
The word 'kittenish' derives from 'kitten,' which comes from the Middle French word 'kitten,' meaning a small cat. The suffix '-ish' is used in English to indicate a characteristic or a tendency. The evolution of the term reflects the playful and innocent connotation associated with young cats. The playful nature of kittens has inspired the use of the term in describing similar traits in human behavior, especially in relation to flirtation or fun, suggesting a lighthearted, carefree approach to life. The first recorded use of 'kittenish' can be traced back to the early 20th century, reflecting a shift in language to include more whimsical adjectives describing behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,212, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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