kitten

Young fluffy feline

A kitten is a young cat, typically under one year old.

The word extends to the young of some other animals: rabbit kittens, beaver kittens.

As a verb, to kitten means to give birth to kittens.

Sex kitten describes a woman with playful sexual appeal.

Have kittens means to become extremely upset or anxious: Mom's going to have kittens when she sees this mess.

feline

whiskers

Facial sensory hairs

pawsAnimal feet
clawsAnimal gripping nails
furAnimal body hair

tail · purr · tabby · calico · siamese · tuxedo · ginger · tortoiseshell · ragdoll · munchkin

sounds

meow

Feline vocalization

mewSoft cat cry
mewlCry weakly, softly
purrFeline contentment sound

chirp · trill · squeak · hiss · growl · yowl · caterwaul · vocalization · crying · whimper

cute

adorable

Extremely endearing

cuddlyPleasantly huggable
fluffySoft and light-textured
preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued

sweet · endearing · lovable · charming · delightful · snuggly · darling · innocent · angelic · winsome

young

newborn

Infant just delivered

babyVery young child
juvenileYoung person or animal
infantVery young child

runt · litter · nursing · weaning · orphan · bottle-fed · fostered · rescued · adopted · developmental

texture

soft

Yielding to touch

fluffySoft and light-textured
fuzzySoft and unclear
velvetySoft and smooth-textured

silky · downy · plush · furry · smooth · warm · cottony · feathery · delicate

playful

pounce

Sudden attack leap

chaseRapid following of quarry
frolicLighthearted playful movement
rompPlayful, spirited activity

tumble · frisky · batting · swat · stalk · scamper · leap · bounce · wrestle · ambush

endearment

sweetie

Fond nickname for someone

cutieAppealing person, slangily
honeyBees' viscous nectar product
darlingBeloved person or pet

baby · dear · precious · angel · sweetheart · poppet · lambkin · pet name

kitten

whiskers

meow

adorable

newborn

soft

pounce

sweetie

kitten

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