wanton kittens make sober cats

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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.