pussyfoots; pussyfooted; pussyfooting
informal + disapproving
: to avoid making a definite decision or stating a definite opinion because of fear, doubt, etc.
He should stop pussyfooting and tell us what he wants to do.
—often + aroundHe's been pussyfooting around for months because he's afraid of offending anyone.
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“Pussyfoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pussyfoot. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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