Kitten — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈki-tᵊn/ kit·ten

Meaning & Definition of Kitten

Kitten (noun)

  1. a young cat; also, an immature or young individual of various other small mammals

Kitten (verb)

  1. to give birth to kittens

Kitten (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a young cat

    similar: kit, cat, feline, house cat, kitty, moggy (British), puss, pussy, pussycat, mouser, alley cat, tabby, gib, tomcat

Kitten (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in litter, pup

    similar: calve, kid, kindle, litter, pup, whelp, beget, father, generate, get, sire, breed, multiply, propagate, reproduce, spawn, labor, bear, birth (chiefly dialect), deliver, drop, have, mother, produce
    opposite: abort, lose, miscarry

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kitten

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kitten:

British: moggy
Chiefly dialect: birth
kit, cat, feline, house cat, kitty, puss, pussy, pussycat, mouser, alley cat, tabby, gib, tomcat, calve, kid, kindle, litter, pup, whelp, beget, father, generate, get, sire, breed, multiply, propagate, reproduce, spawn, labor, bear, deliver, drop, have, mother, produce

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Kitten

Words with the opposite meaning of Kitten:

abort, lose, miscarry

Word Forms of Kitten

Inflections: kittened, kittening

Origin & Etymology of Kitten

Middle English kitoun, from Anglo-French *kiton, chiton, diminutive of cat, chat cat, from Late Latin cattus

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Kitten

kitten heel, sex kitten

Frequently Asked Questions about Kitten

What does "Kitten" mean?

"Kitten" means a young cat; also, an immature or young individual of various other small mammals. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a young cat; also, an immature or young individual of various other small mammals. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Kitten"?

Other words for "Kitten" include kit, cat, feline, house cat, kitty, moggy, puss and pussy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kitten" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kitten"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kitten". Common alternatives include kit, cat, feline, house cat, kitty, moggy, puss, pussy, pussycat and mouser.

What is the opposite of "Kitten"?

Antonyms of "Kitten" include abort, lose and miscarry.

Is "Kitten" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kitten" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Kitten"?

"Kitten" is pronounced /ˈki-tᵊn/ and divided into syllables as kit·ten.

What is the origin of the word "Kitten"?

"Kitten" comes from Middle English kitoun, from Anglo-French *kiton, chiton, diminutive of cat, chat cat, from Late Latin cattus. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Kitten" meaning "a young cat"?

When "Kitten" (noun) means a young cat, synonyms include kit, cat, feline, house cat, kitty and moggy.