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kitty

noun

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  1. a small domestic animal known for catching mice delighted to adopt a stray kitty from the pound Synonyms feline, house cat, kitty, moggy (also moggie) [British], puss, pussy, pussycatRelated Words mouser; kit, kitten; alley cat, tabby; gib, tomcat

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kitty

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Synonyms and Antonyms of kitty

  1. a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose why don't you get us all sodas and just take the money from the party kitty? Synonyms account, budget, deposit, kitty, nest egg, poolRelated Words chest, coffer(s); assets, savings, savings account; bankroll, cache, collection, cushion, hoard, pocketbook, reserve, treasure; petty cash, pin money, pocket money, spending money

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