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pussy

noun

Simple meaning

Informal terms referring to a domestic cat.

Pronunciation

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puusee

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ˈpʊsi

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Definition

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noun

  1. informalendearing

    Informal terms referring to a domestic cat

  2. informalendearing

    A cat.

  3. Anything soft and furry; a bloom form, or catkin, as on the pussy willow.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Anything

pussy willow

Woman

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Other combinations

some pussywet pussybig pussy

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Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • pussy-pawsnounCompound term

    Pink clusters of densely packed flowers on prostrate stems resemble upturned pads of cats' feet.

  • pussy willownounCompound term

    Small willow of eastern North America having greyish leaves and silky catkins that come before the leaves.

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Synonyms

Sense: informal terms referring to a domestic cat

pussycatRare

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