Kitty (noun)

1. A small cat, especially a young one.
2. A small amount of money that is collected from a group of people in order to be used for a specific purpose, such as gambling or making a donation.

Origin:

The word kitty is likely a diminutive form of the word "kitten" which is a young cat. the word has been in use since the 19th century. .

Examples:

1. She adopted a kitty from the animal shelter.
2. The kitty was so cute and playful.
3. We collected a kitty for the office party.
4. The kitty at the poker game was getting quite large.
5. She put a dollar in the kitty for the charity.