kitten

• Cría de la gata doméstica, generalmente de menos de un año de edad.

A young domestic cat, typically under one year of age.

1. A1formal

   A young domestic cat, typically less than one year old.

   Cría de gato doméstico

   • The kitten was playing with a ball of yarn.
   • She adopted a tabby kitten from the shelter.
   • Kittens need lots of sleep and proper nutrition.
   • The children were delighted by the fluffy kitten's antics.

   Sinónimoscatlingkitty

2. Playful or cute personB1informal

   An informal term for someone who is playful, lively, or attractive, often used as a term of endearment.

   Persona juguetona o atractiva

   • She's a little kitten on the dance floor.
   • Come here, you silly kitten!
   • He called her a kitten because of her big, bright eyes.
   • Stop being such a kitten and take this seriously.

   Sinónimoscoquetteflirtminxsweetie

• Verbo que significa dar a luz gatitos, usado principalmente para gatas.

A verb meaning to give birth to kittens, used primarily for cats.

1. To give birth to kittensB1formal

   To give birth to a litter of kittens, typically used for cats.

   parir gatitos

   • The stray cat is about to kitten in the shed.
   • Our cat kittened three healthy kittens last night.
   • She has been nesting for days before she finally kittened.

   Sinónimosqueen

2. To be extremely worried or upsetC1informalbritish

   An informal phrase meaning to become very anxious, angry, or distressed about something.

   estar muy preocupado o alterado

   • My mother will have kittens when she sees the mess we made.
   • He had kittens when he realized he lost his wallet.
   • The boss had kittens over the missed deadline.