squitten

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UK/ˈskwɪtən/US[ˈskwɪ.ʔn̩]

noun

A cat with a genetic deformity which causes a partial formation or complete absence of the radius bone, making it resemble a squirrel.

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Meanings

nounsquitten (plural squittens)

plural squittens

  1. informalA cat with a genetic deformity which causes a partial formation or complete absence of the radius bone, making it resemble a squirrel.

Origin

Blend of squirrel + kitten.

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Cite this entry
APA

squitten. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/squitten

MLA

“squitten.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/squitten. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “squitten,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/squitten.

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