puss

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈpu̇s 

1

: cat

2

: girl

puss

2 of 2

noun (2)

slang

: face

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• cat
• feline
• house cat
• kitty
• moggy [British]
• moggie
• pussy
• pussycat

Noun (2)

• countenance
• face
• kisser [slang]
• mug
• pan [slang]
• visage

Examples of puss in a Sentence

Noun (1)

I don't want a purebred cat, just some playful puss in need of a good home

Noun (2)

the snowball smacked him right in the puss

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There were many times the dressing would unravel or not be strong enough and puss would come through. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024

Suggestions for marking the day include: Sharing photos of your cats on social media Pampering your puss with a favorite treat or toy. —Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024

Given the profusion of little pusses, why was the North African wildcat the one to give rise to our household companions? —Jonathan Losos, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2023

After all, short of a serious sour puss, who doesn't like to laugh? —Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 20 June 2023

That person on your list who’s all about their precious puss? —Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, 20 Nov. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

Noun (2)

Irish pus mouth

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1844, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing puss

• glamour-puss
• sea puss

Kids Definition

puss

1 of 2 noun

ˈpu̇s 

1

: cat sense 1a

2

: girl sense 1

puss

2 of 2 noun

slang

: face entry 1 sense 1

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

Noun

from Irish pus "mouth"