Meaning & Definition of word "Kitten"
Kitten
/ˈkɪtən/
noun:
- 1. A young cat, typically less than a year old.
- Example: The kitten played with a ball of yarn all afternoon.
- 2. A young of various other animals resembling a cat, such as a young squirrel or a young ferret.
- Example: The rescue team found a kitten of a wild cat in the forest.
- 3. A term of endearment for a young woman.
- Example: She called her daughter 'kitten' when she was little.
Etymology
●Middle English kitten, diminutive of kit, referring to a small cat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cuddle like a kitten:
to be very affectionate and cuddly
play cat and mouse:
to engage in a teasing or playful chase
kitten around:
to be playful or silly
Related Words
cat:
An adult domesticated feline animal.
feline:
Relating to cats or their family.
Slang Meanings of kitten
Meaning: A term of endearment for someone sweet or young.
● Example Sentence: He's such a kitten when he gets excited.
Meaning: Used to describe someone who is acting cute or playful.
● Example Sentence: Stop being such a kitten and just tell her!