wanton kittens make sober cats
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
People who are unruly and reckless in youth may nevertheless turn out to be responsible adults.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Những người bất kham bất ổn khi còn trẻ có thể trở thành người có trách nhiệm khi trưởng thành
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wanton kittens make sober cats” mean?
People who are unruly and reckless in youth may nevertheless turn out to be responsible adults.
Is “wanton kittens make sober cats” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.