mitts
word · lemma: mitt
Definition
'Mitts' is an informal word for gloves, especially big or padded ones, or sometimes used to talk about hands in a playful way. It also refers to thick gloves used for handling hot things, like oven mitts.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and playful, especially in American English. Used for big, padded gloves (like oven mitts or baseball mitts), or as a slang for hands ('get your mitts off'). Rarely used for regular thin gloves.
Example Sentences
It's cold outside, so don't forget your mitts!
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Keep your mitts off my chocolate!
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You need good mitts if you're catching fast balls in baseball.
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He’s got big mitts, so he helps move heavy boxes.
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I put on my mitts before taking the cake out of the oven.
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She wore thick mitts to play in the snow.
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