kitty
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkɪti// UK //kˈɪti// kit·ty
n. a cute or friendly name for a cat. You can also use it to call a cat when you want its attention.
n. a hypocoristic or pet name for a domestic cat. Often used as a vocative to attract the animal's attention.
The little kitty is sleeping on the sofa.
She left a bowl of milk outside for the stray kitty that visits her garden every evening.
While the children referred to the new pet as a kitty, the veterinarian noted that the animal was actually a fully grown, albeit unusually small, adult feline.
Clipping of Katherine and related names + -y (diminutive suffix).
From kitty.
Usage
Commonly used as a term of endearment; in financial contexts, it can also refer to a shared pool of money.