What does "mitties" mean?

Updated 2026-07-25 · TeenLore Daily

Meaning

Teen slang for hands or fists, often used when describing someone gesturing expressively or about to fight.

How teens use it

He walked up bouncing his mitties like he was ready to go

Parent note

Harmless slang, just another word for hands. If your kid says someone was "bouncing their mitties," they're talking about hand gestures or posturing, not actual violence.

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