English word kitty comes from English -y, English kit
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -y | English (eng) | Forming abstract nouns denoting a state, condition, or quality.. Used in the name of some locations which end in -ia in Latin. Forming diminutive nouns. Also used for familiar and pet names as a term of endearment. Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to". |
| kit | English (eng) | Kit fox. Kitten A school of pigeons, especially domesticated, trained pigeons (transitive) To assemble or collect something into kits or sets or to give somebody a kit. See also kit out and other derived phrases. (UK, informal) Clothing.. (UK, sports) The standard set of clothing, accessories and equipment worn by players.. (computing, informal) A full software distribution, as opposed to a [...] |
| kitty | English (eng) | (card games) A set of additional cards dealt face down in some games.. (childish, sometimes capitalized) A pet name for a cat.. (informal) A kitten or young cat.. (poker, slang) In a home game, a small, specified amount taken from each pot to pay the host's expenses.. (slang) Female genitals. (less vulgar). A money pool, as for a card game, or for shared expenses. |