An affectionate slang term for “cat,” combining the Spanish gato (cat) with the diminutive -cito. Popularized by TikTok creator Kimmy Reyna in the 2020s through her viral catchphrase “Mira, mira, un gatocito!” which she uses to describe her orange cats, Mac and Archie, in language-learning videos.
by GATOCITO August 01, 2025