Kitty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈki-tē/ kit·ty

Meaning & Definition of Kitty

Kitty (noun)

  1. cat; especially, kitten
  2. a fund in a poker game made up of contributions from each pot
  3. a sum of money or collection of goods often made up of small contributions, pool

Kitty (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a small domestic animal known for catching mice

    "delighted to adopt a stray kitty from the pound"

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

  2. a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose

    "why don't you get us all sodas and just take the money from the party kitty?"

    similar: account, budget, deposit, fund, nest egg, pool
    related: chest, coffer(s), assets, savings, savings account, bankroll, cache, collection, cushion, hoard, pocketbook, reserve, treasure, petty cash, pin money, pocket money, spending money

Related Entry: Kitty-corner (adverb)

Kitty-corner is a different word from Kitty. The synonyms below are for kitty-corner, not for kitty.

  1. in a line or direction running from corner to corner

    "walked kitty-corner across the quadrangle to the registration booth"

    similar: athwart, bias, cornerways, cornerwise, crossways, crosswise, diagonally, obliquely, transversely, on the bias, on the diagonal
    related: across
    near: lengthwise, longitudinally

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kitty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kitty:

British: moggy
cat, feline, house cat, puss, pussy, pussycat, account, budget, deposit, fund, nest egg, pool

Related Words for Kitty

mouser, kit, kitten, alley cat, tabby, gib, tomcat, chest, coffer(s), assets, savings, savings account, bankroll, cache, collection, cushion, hoard, pocketbook, reserve, treasure, petty cash, pin money, pocket money, spending money

Word Forms of Kitty

Inflections: kitties

Origin & Etymology of Kitty

kit:1

First known use: 1719

Words & Phrases Containing Kitty

kitty-corner, kitty litter

Frequently Asked Questions about Kitty

What does "Kitty" mean?

"Kitty" means cat; especially, kitten. As a noun, it is defined as: cat; especially, kitten. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Kitty"?

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

What are different ways to say "Kitty"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kitty". Common alternatives include cat, feline, house cat, moggy, puss, pussy, pussycat, account, budget and deposit.

How do you use "Kitty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Kitty" in a sentence: "delighted to adopt a stray kitty from the pound"; "why don't you get us all sodas and just take the money from the party kitty?".

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

"Kitty" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Kitty"?

"Kitty" is pronounced /ˈki-tē/ and divided into syllables as kit·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Kitty"?

"Kitty" comes from kit:1. First known use: 1719.

What is another word for "Kitty" meaning "a small domestic animal known for catching mice"?

When "Kitty" (noun) means a small domestic animal known for catching mice, synonyms include cat, feline, house cat, moggy, puss and pussy.