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Synonyms & Similar Words
baby cat
cub
young cat
juvenile cat
infant cat
little cat
small cat
tiny cat
miniature cat
youngling
whelp
kitty
catling
feline
young feline
juvenile feline
little ball of fluff
ball of fur
furball
cute cat
adorable cat
sweet cat
precious cat
darling cat
sweetie
kitty cat
kittykat
little kitty
baby kitten
kittenish
kittyish
Meaning of Kitten
The primary meaning of the word "kitten" refers to a young cat, typically in its first year of life.
Definitions
- A young cat, especially one that has not reached sexual maturity
- A young or immature person or animal, used as a term of endearment or affection
Etymology of Kitten
The word "kitten" has its roots in Old English and Old Norse, with "kit" or "kitt" referring to a young cat, and the diminutive suffix "-en" added to form "kitten", indicating smallness or youth
The term has been used in the English language since the 14th century to refer to young cats
Example Uses
- The little girl played with the kitten in the garden
- The kitten curled up on my lap and fell asleep
- The animal shelter had many kittens available for adoption
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
adult cat
mature cat
grown cat
big cat
large cat
fully grown cat
mature feline
grown feline
big feline
large feline
elderly cat
old cat
senior cat
aged cat
geriatric cat
cat lady
cat gentleman