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.