Kitty: meaning, definitions and examples

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kitty

[ ˈkɪti ]

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pet animal

A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws. They are often kept as pets.

Synonyms

cat, feline, pussy

Examples of usage

The kitty purred contentedly as it curled up on the couch.
She adopted a rescue kitty from the shelter.

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affectionate term

A term of endearment used to refer to a young cat or a woman.

Synonyms

cutie, darling, sweetheart

Examples of usage

She's such a cute little kitty!
He called her his kitty.

Translations

Translations of the word "kitty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gatinho

🇮🇳 बिल्ली का बच्चा

🇩🇪 Kätzchen

🇮🇩 anak kucing

🇺🇦 кошеня

🇵🇱 kociątko

🇯🇵 子猫 (こねこ)

🇫🇷 chaton

🇪🇸 gatito

🇹🇷 kedicik

🇰🇷 새끼 고양이

🇸🇦 قطة صغيرة

🇨🇿 koťátko

🇸🇰 mačiatko

🇨🇳 小猫 (xiǎo māo)

🇸🇮 mucek

🇮🇸 kettlingur

🇰🇿 мысықтың баласы

🇬🇪 კნუტი

🇦🇿 pişik balası

🇲🇽 gatito

Word origin

The word 'kitty' originated in the 18th century as a diminutive form of 'kitten', which itself is derived from the Middle English word 'kitoun'. The term 'kitty' has since evolved to refer to both young cats and as an affectionate term for loved ones.