The kittens

n.

Heard in Kilkenny

A nickname for the Kilkenny minor hurling team, playing on their status as young cats.

In use

Come on the kittens.

Posh English

Onward, you valiant kittens!

  • The catsThe Kilkenny hurling team.
  • Nearly had kittensBecame extremely angry or agitated, as if on the verge of hysteria.
  • Big soft young fellaUsually the corner forward on a hurling team who stands six foot six but is as soft as…
  • The K teamA crafty group of people who urged on our hurling teams and raised the amount of support…
  • The black and amberA reference to the Kilkenny hurling team and the county colours of black and amber.
  • CatsKilkenny supporters, to be vanquished when Mayo takes over the charts.