Synonyms of pussycat

pussycat

noun

ˈpu̇-sē-ˌkat 

as in cat

a small domestic animal known for catching mice

oh, look at the cute little pussycat, kids

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cat
• kitten
• kitty
• pussy
• feline
• puss
• house cat
• moggy
• tabby
• mouser
• kit
• tomcat
• alley cat
• gib

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pussycat

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

Oh, and there’s also the plot following a community of junkyard pussycats competing in a talent show to decide who is allowed to die and be reborn in the Heaviside Layer — cat heaven. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026

That pussycat outfit was originally made for Chinese New Year celebration for the Year of the Rabbit, and it was supposed to be finished in January. — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024

Neckties and pussycat bows remain a Bella Freud signature, and Ruspoli also helped Freud secure her first clothing commission—by introducing her to his friend Keith Richards. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025