kitty
gb/kˈɪti/ us/kˈɪti/
A2
English
~ 8600
cica, kiscica, közös kassza, pina, punci
A2
INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
a [kitty]; the [kitty]; here, kitty
The little kitty curled up on my lap and fell asleep.
A kiscica összegömbölyödött az ölemben, és elaludt.
She found a stray kitty in the yard and decided to keep it.
Talált egy kóbor cicát az udvaron, és úgy döntött, megtartja.
Here, kitty, kitty! Dinner time!
Their new kitty loves to chase toy mice around the living room.
The children took turns brushing the kitty every evening.
Learner examples
The black kitty is very friendly.
A fekete cica nagyon barátságos.
A small kitty is sleeping on the sofa.
Egy kiscica alszik a kanapén.
He calls, "Here, kitty!" and the cat comes.
My sister wants a white kitty for her birthday.
The kitty plays with a ball.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "kitty" only means a baby cat. It usually means a small or pet cat and is used as a cute or friendly word, even for adult cats. Also, "kitty" is informal; in neutral speech and writing, "cat" is more common.
Meaning
a cat, especially a small one
Collocations
cute kitty
|little kitty
|pet kitty
|here, kitty
|feed the kitty
|kitty litter
Synonyms
cat (Neutral and more common; not as childish or affectionate as "kitty".)
|
kitty cat (Even more childlike and playful than "kitty".)
Antonyms
dog (A common household pet that contrasts with a cat.)
Themes
animals
|daily life
|home
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A cat, especially a small or young cat that you talk to or about in a loving way.
A domesticated cat, especially a small, young, or pet cat, often spoken to or about in an affectionate way.
NOUN
B1
2
közös kassza
B1
Usage pattern:
the [kitty]; put [money] in the kitty
Everyone put five dollars into the kitty to pay for the group dinner.
Mindenki bedobott öt dollárt a közös kasszába, hogy abból fizessék ki a közös vacsorát.
There's enough money in the kitty to buy a leaving present for Sam.
Van elég pénz a közös kasszában, hogy búcsúajándékot vegyünk Samnek.
We started a holiday kitty so the big costs wouldn't feel so heavy.
Players throw a small chip into the kitty at the start of each hand.
The team keeps a kitty for coffee and snacks in the office.
Learner examples
We put some money in the kitty for a party.
Betettünk egy kis pénzt a közös kasszába a bulira.
There is $40 in the kitty now.
Most 40 dollár van a közös kasszában.
They started a kitty to buy a gift for their teacher.
Each player adds one coin to the kitty.
We use the office kitty to buy coffee.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the "cat" meaning and think an "office kitty" is an animal. When you see "the kitty" with words about money, games, or collections, it usually means a shared fund of money.
Meaning
shared money fund for a group
Collocations
the kitty
|in the kitty
|poker kitty
|office kitty
|add to the kitty
|start a kitty
Synonyms
pool (Very close in meaning; often used for shared money in games or bets.)
|
fund (More formal and general; not limited to casual or game situations.)
Antonyms
individual savings (Money kept separately by one person, not shared with a group.)
Themes
money
|games
|daily life
|finance
|daily_life
|business
Definition
Money that a group of people collect and keep together for something they all use, like a game or a party.
A sum of money collected from several people and kept together for a shared purpose, especially in games, office collections, or group activities.
NOUN
C1
VULGAR
3
Usage pattern:
a [kitty]; her [kitty]
The comic was criticized for using the word "kitty" as a crude reference to women's bodies.
A komikust bírálták, amiért a „kitty” szót durva utalásként használta a női nemi szervekre.
In that song, "kitty" is clearly used as sexual slang, not as a word for a cat.
Abban a dalban a „kitty” egyértelműen szexuális szlengként szerepel, nem macskára utal.
The magazine banned ads that used "kitty" to hint at sexual services.
Learner examples
In some movies, "kitty" is used as a rude word about a woman's body.
Egyes filmekben a „kitty” durva szóként szerepel a női nemi szervre.
Be careful: in sexual talk, "kitty" can be vulgar slang.
Légy óvatos: szexuális beszédben a „kitty” vulgáris szleng lehet.
This meaning of "kitty" is not polite and should be avoided.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that "kitty" can be vulgar slang in sexual contexts. If the topic is sex or the sentence sounds sexual, "kitty" probably does not mean a cat. This meaning is rude and should not be used in polite conversation.
Meaning
vulgar slang for female genitals
Collocations
her kitty
|touch your kitty
|shave your kitty
Synonyms
pussy (A more common vulgar slang term with the same basic meaning.)
Antonyms
penis (Refers to male genitals, contrasting with this female term.)
Themes
sex
|body
|relationships
Definition
A rude slang word for a woman's sex organs on the outside of her body.
A vulgar slang term for a woman's external genitals, used especially in sexual or pornographic contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
kitty
IPA
GB/kˈɪti/
US/kˈɪti/
Syllables & stress
kitty (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (kitty)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: kitty
- Plural: kitties
Word family
Expressions
here, kitty kitty
1/hˈɪɹ | kˈɪti kˈɪti/
fixed phrase
informal
calling a cat to come
Words people say to call a cat to come to them.
Examples
- She stood at the door calling, "Here, kitty kitty," shaking the box of treats.
- He whispered, "Here, kitty kitty," and the cat slowly walked over.
- Kids ran around the yard, calling, "Here, kitty kitty!" as they looked for the missing cat.
in the kitty
1/ˈɪn ðə kˈɪti/
fixed phrase
money currently in the shared fund
Describes money that is already in the shared group fund.
Examples
- We only have twenty dollars in the kitty, so we can't afford a big present.
- There was more than enough in the kitty to pay for the team lunch.
- Check how much is in the kitty before you order dessert for everyone.
kitty cat
1/kˈɪti kˈæt/
fixed phrase
informal
childlike term for a cat
A very cute or childlike way to say "cat".
Examples
- The little girl pointed and shouted, "Look, a kitty cat!"
- He drew a picture of a smiling kitty cat for his nephew.
- The song teaches children how to pet a kitty cat gently.
kitty litter
1/kˈɪti lˈɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
granules used in a cat's litter box
Small dry pieces of material that you put in a box for a cat to use as a toilet indoors.
Examples
- She stopped at the store to buy kitty litter on her way home.
- Please change the kitty litter; the box smells bad.
- They use clumping kitty litter because it is easier to clean.
put into the kitty
1/pˈʊt ˈɪntu ðə kˈɪti/
fixed phrase
add money to a shared fund
To give some money to a group fund that everyone can use together.
Examples
- Everyone put five euros into the kitty before the trip started.
- We each put a little extra into the kitty to cover any surprises.
- Players put a small amount into the kitty at the beginning of each round.