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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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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