Definition of «kitty»

"Kitty" is a slang term used in the UK drug trade (county lines) to refer to a drug addict or a customer who frequently purchases narcotics. The term is often used disparagingly or clinically by dealers to describe their clientele, dehumanizing them as mere sources of income. It is a common trope in UK rap and drill lyrics to mention "kitties" calling a phone to illustrate the rapper's success or "grind" in the illegal economy. The word highlights the power dynamic between the supplier and the dependent user.