What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pussycat
Example
My little pussycat loves to cuddle with me. [pussycat: noun]
Example
The pussycat purred contentedly in my lap. [pussycat: noun]
kitty
Example
Look at the little kitty playing with the ball of yarn. [kitty: noun]
Example
The kitty chased after the toy mouse with enthusiasm. [kitty: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Kitty is more commonly used than pussycat in everyday language, especially in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pussycat and kitty?
Neither pussycat nor kitty are particularly formal words, but pussycat may be perceived as slightly more formal due to its association with British English and its connotation of refinement.
