kitty

Everyday

1. A child's word for a kitten or cat. tree →
2. A pot of money that a group shares, put in by everyone, as in «the tea kitty». tree →
3. In some card games, the money in the middle that the winner takes. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: «Here, kitty kitty!» calls a cat. A group of friends or workers puts money in a kitty for snacks or a present. In maths: shared money problems — if 6 people each put £2 in the kitty, there is £12.

Examples

• Here, kitty! Come and eat. tree →
• We each put £5 in the kitty for the party. tree →
• The kitty is running low — top it up. tree →
• The little kitty chased a ball of wool. tree →
• The teachers have a kitty for tea and coffee. tree →
• Hello Kitty is a famous cartoon cat. tree →

Note

Plural: kitties. Informal word. In maths, a kitty is a total: add up what everyone puts in, then subtract what is spent; divide fairly to share.