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kitty

noun kit·ty \ ˈki-tē \

Definition of kitty

plural kitties
: cat 1a; especially : kitten

First Known Use of kitty

1719

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kitty

noun

Definition of kitty

plural kitties
1 : a fund in a poker game made up of contributions from each pot
2 : a sum of money or collection of goods often made up of small contributions : pool

Origin and Etymology of kitty

1kit

KITTY Defined for Kids

kitty

noun kit·ty \ ˈki-tē \

Definition of kitty for Students

plural kitties
: cat 1, kitten

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