: a young cat
also
: an immature or young individual of various other small mammals
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Thoth started showing an appetite for adventure as a kitten, crawling out of his carrier to sit on Kuznetsov's shoulder during a bike ride.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
We're just kitten around.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 10 Mar. 2023
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Noun
People can no longer legally sell puppies, kittens and other animals in public places and commercial parking lots in Mooresville.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Thoth started showing an appetite for adventure as a kitten, crawling out of his carrier to sit on Kuznetsov's shoulder during a bike ride.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
Local authorities were able to coax the bobcat kitten out of the tree and bring it some comfort.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
We're just kitten around.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 10 Mar. 2023
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“Kitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitten. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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