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How to Pronounce "have kittens"

expression

ˈhæv/ /ˈkɪtənz
HAV KIT-enz
hæv/ /kˈɪtənz
hav KIT-enz

Definition

To be extremely upset, worried, or angry about something, often in a dramatic or exaggerated way. It's an informal British expression.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈhæv/ /ˈkɪtənz

British English

hæv/ /kˈɪtənz

Simplified Pronunciation

US

HAV KIT-enz

UK

hav KIT-enz

Listen in Context

When dad saw the mess, he had kittens.

She almost had kittens when I told her the news.

My mom will have kittens if I'm late again.

The teacher had kittens when she saw us playing with water in the hallway.