kitty-cats

Adorable household felines

Kitty-cats is an affectionate term for cats, typically used by or with young children.

The playful reduplication softens the word, making it suitable for nursery talk: Look at all the kitty-cats!

Adults may use it ironically or when speaking in a cutesy register.

pets

meow

Feline vocalization

  • purrFeline contentment sound
  • cuddleAffectionate close embrace
  • fluffySoft and light-textured

adorable · whiskers · paws · fur · playful · snuggle · nap · lap · cozy · gentle

behavior

curious

Eager to learn

groom · scratch · knead · nap · stretch · hunt · hiss · bat · chase · climb

feline

lion

Maned African feline

cheetah · lynx · jaguar · puma · cougar · ocelot · bobcat · caracal · serval · wildcat

endearment

sweetie

Fond nickname for someone

honey · precious · little one · furball · fluffball · snookums · angel · sweetheart · lovebug · pumpkin

Opposites
domestic pet type

kitty-catsdoggies

Informal term for canines

puppies · dogs · puppy dogs · pooches · puppy-dogs

animal temperament/demeanor

kitty-catsloyal dogs

Devoted canine companions

Family

kitty, cat, cats, kitties, kitten, kittens, kittenish, catlike, catty

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