pussycat

noun

pussy·​cat ˈpu̇-sē-ˌkat How to pronounce pussycat (audio)
1
: cat
2
: one that is weak, compliant, or amiable : softy

Examples of pussycat in a Sentence

He looks tough, but he's really a pussycat. oh, look at the cute little pussycat, kids
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The pussycat bow blouse, which was popularized in the 1970s among professional women, is a feminine version of a traditional tie. Therèsa M. Winge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024 Sapphira’s outfit is the wrong color, but her literal pussycat wig is funny. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024 Dawn is not wearing a pussycat wig, and her outfit seems like Dawn on autopilot. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024 One resident replied to the post with a picture of the pussycat asleep on a wicker chair between two smiling children. Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pussycat 

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pussycat was in 1698

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“Pussycat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pussycat. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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