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kitten

/ˈkɪtən/

Translations

kittennoun

kittens

/ˈkɪtən/

котёнок

The kitten played with a ball of yarn.

Котёнок играл с клубком пряжи.

Synonyms

young cat

kittenverb

kittened

Past Simple

kittened

Past Participle

kittening

Gerund

Rare verb meaning “(of a cat) to give birth to kittens.”

Synonyms

bear kittens

produce kittens

bear young

whelp

litter

give birth

kittenadjective

/ˈkɪt.ən/

/ˈkɪt̬.ən/

Used attributively (e.g., "kitten food") to describe something relating to or suitable for kittens.

Synonyms

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.