murder mitten
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Meaning · English
A cat's paw with the claws extended.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A tiny paw pokes out, an itty-bitty murder mitten tipped with filthy sharp claws.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “murder mitten” mean?
A cat's paw with the claws extended.
Is “murder mitten” formal or informal?
murder mitten is generally humorous, slang.