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Kittenish: meaning, definitions and examples

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kittenish

 

[ หˆkษชtษ™nษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ€ เค•เคพ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรคtzchenhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kucing kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั‚ัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kociฤ™cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญ็Œซใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gatito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kedi yavrusu gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒˆ๋ผ ๊ณ ์–‘์ด ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุทูŠ ุตุบูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koฤiฤรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maฤacรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็Œซ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maฤji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kattarkind

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัั‹า›ั‚ั‹าฃ ะบาฏัˆั–ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒก แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piลŸik balasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.