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Synonyms of kitten

5 similar words

Another word for kitten is kit. Other synonyms of kitten are kitty, kitty cat, catling and kitling.

Synonyms and similar words for kitten

nounA young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).

  • kitA kitten (young cat).
  • kittyAn adult cat; also (often childish), sometimes in the form Kitty: a pet name for a cat of any age.
  • kitty cat
  • catling archaicA little cat; a kitten.
  • kitling archaicA young cat; kitten.

Meaning of kitten

  1. noun A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).
  2. noun A young rabbit, rat, hedgehog, squirrel, fox, beaver, badger, etc.
  3. noun A moth of the genus Furcula.

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Questions about synonyms of kitten

What is another word for kitten?
Kitten has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as kit, kitty, kitty cat, catling and kitling.
What does kitten mean?
Kitten means a young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).

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