kitty-cat

Child's cuddly companion

Kitty-cat is an affectionate or childish term for a cat, often used when speaking to children or when addressing a cat directly in a cooing manner.

It reduplicates the already diminutive kitty for extra endearment.

Come here, kitty-cat!

Adults may use it playfully or ironically when talking about cats.

affectionate

purring

Vibrating vocalization of contentment

gentle · warm · soft · cozy · bonding · loving · tender · devoted · cherished · companion

pet

litterbox

Pet waste receptacle

neutering · spaying · domesticated · tabby · calico · siamese · meowing · scratching post · toys · carrier

cute

adorable

Extremely endearing

whiskers · fuzzy · paws · toe beans · soft fur · dainty · charming · endearing · delightful · innocent

feline

whiskers

Facial sensory hairs

  • clawsAnimal gripping nails
  • furAnimal body hair
  • tailRear animal appendage

paws · retractable · nocturnal · carnivore · predator · agile · flexible · grooming · hunting · stalking

playful

pounce

Sudden attack leap

  • chaseRapid following of quarry
  • friskyLively and playful
  • anticsAbsurd, attention-seeking behavior

bat · leap · scamper · skitter · bounce · tumble · romp · energetic · lively · yarn

kitten

tiny

Extremely small in size

newborn · young · small · miniature · petite · wobbly · nursing · litter · runt · weaning

Opposites
pet animal type

kitty-catpuppy

Juvenile canine

puppy-dog · doggy · dog · pooch · hound

animal temperament/demeanor

kitty-catwild beast

Undomesticated dangerous animal

monster · predator · big cat · lion · tiger

register/tone

kitty-catfeline

Of or like cats

cat · domestic cat · tomcat

Family

kittycat

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G