Definition

A young animal, particularly a young cat.

Example

The kitling played with a ball of yarn in the living room.

Conversation

Did you see that adorable kitling at the shelter yesterday?

Yes! It was so cute, I wanted to take it home right away.

I know, right? I can't stop thinking about that little kitling.

Same here! We should definitely go back and check on it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kitling is derived from "kit" (from Middle English *kitten*, meaning a young cat) and the diminutive suffix "-ling" (meaning little or young). The word "kitling" refers to a young or small kitten.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'kitten' as a young cat, and the '-ling' means little, so a 'kitling' is a little kitten.

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