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kitten

UK
/ˈkɪtən/
US
/ˈkɪtən/

Translations

kittennoun
kittens
pl
UK
/ˈkɪtən/
US
/ˈkɪtən/
The kitten played with a ball of yarn, tumbling over itself in excitement.
Le chaton jouait avec une pelote de laine, se roulant par terre d’excitation.
Additional translations
minetteFamilier, parfois condescendant ou séducteur, pour une jeune femme.
petitSurtout pour les petits de certains animaux comme les lapins, les castors ou les renards.
Synonyms
feline
cat
young cat
kittenish
pussycat
kittenverb
kittened
Past Simple
kittened
Past Participle
kittening
Gerund
Rare verb meaning “(of a cat) to give birth to kittens.”
chatonnerSe dit d’une chatte; emploi rare.
The Siamese cat kittened during the night.
La chatte siamoise a chatonné pendant la nuit.
Additional translations
mettre basEmploi général pour les animaux; plus naturel que le verbe rare en français.
Synonyms
whelp
bear young
produce kittens
bear kittens
give birth
litter
kittenadjective
UK
/ˈkɪt.ən/
US
/ˈkɪt̬.ən/
Used attributively (e.g., "kitten food") to describe something relating to or suitable for kittens.
Synonyms
playful
diminutive
petite
miniature
tiny
small
young
feline
kittenish

Definitions

kittennoun
A young cat, especially one less than a year old.
The kitten played with a ball of yarn, tumbling over itself in excitement.
The young of certain other animals such as rabbits, beavers, or foxes.
The beaver kittens ventured out of the lodge for the first time.
An attractive or flirtatious young woman regarded as playful or seductive (informal).
During the interview the actress projected the image of a confident kitten, teasing the audience with her smile.
kittenverb
(of a cat) To give birth to kittens.
The Siamese cat kittened during the night.
kittenadjective
Relating to or suitable for kittens.
We bought kitten formula to feed the orphaned litter.
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