Weak as a kitten Meaning in English
expression
ˈwik/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɪtən
WEEK-uhz-uh-KIT-n
wˈiːk/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /kˈɪtən
WEEK-az-uh-KIT-n
Definition
This expression means very physically weak, lacking in strength, often after illness or tiredness. It compares someone to a kitten, which is small and fragile.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used mostly in speech to describe temporary, extreme physical weakness. Common with 'feel', 'look', or 'be'. Not used for emotional weakness. Similar expressions: 'as weak as a baby', 'as weak as water'.
Spanish: débil como un gatitoPortuguese (BR): fraco como um gatinhoPortuguese (PT): fraco como um gatinhoChinese (Simplified): 虚弱得像小猫一样Chinese (Traditional): 虛弱得像小貓一樣Hindi: बिल्ली के बच्चे जितना कमजोरArabic: ضعيف مثل الهِر الصغيرBengali: বিড়ালের বাচ্চার মতো দুর্বলRussian: слаб как котёнокJapanese: 子猫のように弱いVietnamese: yếu như mèo conKorean: 새끼 고양이처럼 약한Turkish: kedi yavrusu kadar zayıfUrdu: بلی کے بچے کی طرح کمزورIndonesian: selemah anak kucing
Example Sentences
After the flu, I felt weak as a kitten.
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He is weak as a kitten after his surgery.
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She looked weak as a kitten when she stood up.
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I'm weak as a kitten today—lifting this bag feels impossible.
natural
You should rest more if you're feeling weak as a kitten.
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A whole week in bed left me weak as a kitten, but at least I’m on the mend.
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