kitty cat

Small furry companion

Kitty cat is an affectionate or childish term for a cat, especially a small or cute one.

Adults use it when speaking to children or pets, or playfully among themselves: Come here, kitty cat.

The phrase is gentle and diminutive, never used for wild or threatening felines.

Related
  • meowFeline vocalization
  • purrFeline contentment sound
  • fur babyPet as family member
  • tabbyPatterned domestic cat
  • clawsAnimal gripping nails

Burmese · tomcat · feline · moggy · whiskers · nap · housecat · kneading · calico · tail · litter box · scratching post · hiss · siamese · prowl · fluffy · Maine Coon · snuggle

Opposites
pet animal type

kitty catdog

Domesticated barking mammal

puppy · doggy · hound · pooch · canine

predator-prey relationship

kitty catmouse

Small gnawing mammal

bird · rat · sparrow · canary · goldfish

size/threat level

kitty catlion

Maned African feline

tiger · big cat · panther · leopard · jaguar

Family

cat, kitten, kitty, cats, catty, kittens, catlike, catnap, catnip

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G