Kitty - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Kitty is a casual or affectionate term for a cat, often used when referring to small or young felines. It can also be a playful nickname for someone named Katherine.
Definition:
A small cat, often used as a pet name, or a fund of money for shared use.
Synonyms:
cat, feline, pussycat, moggy
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
dog, enemy
Common Collocations:
kitty litter, kitty corner, kitty party
Derivatives:
kitties, kitten
Usage Tips:
Use "kitty" informally for cats or to refer to a shared pool of money in games or groups.
Common Phrases:
the cat’s meow, let the cat out of the bag, curiosity killed the cat
Etymology:
Derived from "kitten," with roots in Old French "chitoun," meaning small cat.
Examples:
- 1. The kitty purred softly on my lap.
- 2. We collected money for the office kitty.
- 3. Her black kitty loves to chase yarn.
- 4. The kids named their new kitten "Kitty."