Kitten (noun)

1. A young cat.
2. A playful, attractive or endearing young person or thing.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from kitten (verb) in the obsolete sense "bring forth (young)".

Examples:

1. The couple adopted two kittens from the animal shelter.
2. She picked up the tiny kitten and cradled it in her arms.
3. He always had a thing for kitten-like women.
4. The kitten was playing with a ball of yarn.
5. She looked so cute and kittenish in that dress.