kitty

[ˈkɪti]

kitty Definition

  • 1a young cat
  • 2a pool of money, especially one to which a number of people have contributed for a designated purpose

Using kitty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kitty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The kitty was playing with a ball of yarn.

  • Example

    We all contributed to the kitty for the office party.

  • Example

    The poker game had a large kitty.

kitty Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for kitty

Phrases with kitty

  • kitty-corner

    diagonally across from

    Example

    The store is kitty-corner to the gas station.

  • a social gathering of women, usually held in the afternoon or evening at someone's home

    Example

    She invited her friends over for a kitty party.

  • a substance used to absorb moisture and odor from cat feces and urine

    Example

    I need to change the kitty litter.

Origins of kitty

from the Old Norse word 'kattar'

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Summary: kitty in Brief

The term 'kitty' [ˈkɪti] refers to a young cat or a pool of money contributed by a group of people for a specific purpose. It is often used in phrases like 'kitty-corner' to describe a diagonal location and 'kitty party' to describe a social gathering of women. 'Kitty litter' is a substance used to absorb moisture and odor from cat feces and urine.

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