kitten

kit-ten · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun) A young cat.

  2. 2.

    (noun) The young of certain other animals (rabbits, beavers, etc.).

  3. 3.

    (verb) (of a cat) To give birth.

Forms

plural: kittens

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    have kittens — (British informal) to be extremely nervous or upset
  • •
    sex kitten — an attractive woman with a seductive manner
  • •
    kitten heels — low, slender heels on shoes

Related words

See also: cat, kittens, kitty, puppy
Synonyms: kitty

Etymology

From Middle English kitoun, from Old North French chitoun, diminutive of chat ("cat").