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.