kitty

English

/ˈkɪti/, /ˈkɪti/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A kitten or young cat.
  • (childish) A pet name for a cat.
  • A money pool, as for a card game, or for shared expenses.
  • (poker) In a home game, a small, specified amount taken from each pot to pay the host's expenses.
  • (slang) Female genitals. Euphemistic form of pussy.
  • (card games) A set of additional cards dealt face down in some games.

Etymology

Suf from English kit.

Origin

English

kit

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