kittens

kit-tens · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of kitten; young cats.

  2. 2.

    Used in the expression "have kittens" meaning to be very anxious or upset.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    have kittens — (British informal) to be extremely nervous, anxious, or upset

Related words

See also: cat, kitten, kitty
Synonyms: kitties

Etymology

From Middle English kitoun + -s (plural suffix).