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kitty

/หˆkษชti/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A young cat or a kitten.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe children were delighted to find a small, fluffy kitty hiding under the porch.โ€
  • โ€œShe adopted a stray kitty from the local animal shelter.โ€
2.noun

A fund of money pooled by a group of people for a specific purpose, such as for shared expenses or in a card game.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œWe all chipped in ten dollars to the office kitty for the birthday cake.โ€
  • โ€œThe winner of the poker game takes the entire kitty.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the pet name 'Kit' (a diminutive of Katherine or Christopher), which was applied to cats in the 18th century. The sense of a 'pool of money' likely emerged in the 19th century, possibly from the term 'kit' meaning a collection of equipment or supplies, or as a corruption of the gambling term 'pot'.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a small, cute kitten; it's a 'kitty'.

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Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œkittyโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œkittyโ€ in English?

In English, kitty (noun) is defined as: โ€œA young cat or a kitten.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œkittyโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThe children were delighted to find a small, fluffy kitty hiding under the porch.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œkittyโ€?

Common synonyms include:kitten,cat,pool,pot,fund

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œkittyโ€?

Derived from the pet name 'Kit' (a diminutive of Katherine or Christopher), which was applied to cats in the 18th century. The sense of a 'pool of money' likely emerged in the 19th century, possibly from the term 'kit' meaning a collection of equipment or supplies, or as a corruption of the gambling term 'pot'.