kitty
gb/kˈɪti/ us/kˈɪti/
A2
英語
~ 8600
語義
0件の語義
unknown
informal
A2
entity
1
a cat, especially a small one
A cat, especially a small or young cat that you talk to or about in a loving way.
用法パターン：
a [kitty]; the [kitty]; here, kitty
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
cat (Neutral and more common; not as childish or affectionate as "kitty".)
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kitty cat (Even more childlike and playful than "kitty".)
対義語
dog (A common household pet that contrasts with a cat.)
コロケーション
cute kitty
|little kitty
|pet kitty
|here, kitty
|feed the kitty
|kitty litter
テーマ
animals
|daily life
|home
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The little kitty curled up on my lap and fell asleep.
- She found a stray kitty in the yard and decided to keep it.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The black kitty is very friendly.
- A small kitty is sleeping on the sofa.
- He calls, "Here, kitty!" and the cat comes.
- My sister wants a white kitty for her birthday.
- The kitty plays with a ball.
名詞
B1
entity
2
shared money fund for a group
Money that a group of people collect and keep together for something they all use, like a game or a party.
用法パターン：
the [kitty]; put [money] in the kitty
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
pool (Very close in meaning; often used for shared money in games or bets.)
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fund (More formal and general; not limited to casual or game situations.)
対義語
individual savings (Money kept separately by one person, not shared with a group.)
コロケーション
the kitty
|in the kitty
|poker kitty
|office kitty
|add to the kitty
|start a kitty
テーマ
money
|games
|daily life
|finance
|daily_life
|business
例文
- Everyone put five dollars into the kitty to pay for the group dinner.
- There's enough money in the kitty to buy a leaving present for Sam.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- We put some money in the kitty for a party.
- There is $40 in the kitty now.
- 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.
名詞
vulgar
C1
entity
3
vulgar slang for female genitals
A rude slang word for a woman's sex organs on the outside of her body.
用法パターン：
a [kitty]; her [kitty]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
pussy (A more common vulgar slang term with the same basic meaning.)
対義語
penis (Refers to male genitals, contrasting with this female term.)
コロケーション
her kitty
|touch your kitty
|shave your kitty
テーマ
sex
|body
|relationships
例文
- The comic was criticized for using the word "kitty" as a crude reference to women's bodies.
- In that song, "kitty" is clearly used as sexual slang, not as a word for a cat.
- The magazine banned ads that used "kitty" to hint at sexual services.
学習者向け例文
- In some movies, "kitty" is used as a rude word about a woman's body.
- Be careful: in sexual talk, "kitty" can be vulgar slang.
- This meaning of "kitty" is not polite and should be avoided.
文法
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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".
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.