Thesaurus results for PUSS

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Definition of puss

slang

as in face

the front part of the head the snowball smacked him right in the puss

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noun (2)

ˈpu̇s

as in cat

a small domestic animal known for catching mice I don't want a purebred cat, just some playful puss in need of a good home

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Recent Examples of puss

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International sophisticates of every age, seasonal trade-fair young professionals, glamour puss models, honeymooners, couples with kids in tow, heads of state and some of the world’s biggest film stars. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026 Elizabeth Olsen does vintage flirty ‘n’ flighty with an impeccable sense of Jean Arthur timing, and a glamor-puss profile that would make Claudette Colbert envious. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025 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 But another presidential puss drawn into the frame — and the one most deserving of that shame at the moment — is Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador. — Tim Padgett, Sun Sentinel, 18 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for puss

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The only new face that does demand a lot of attention so far is a prickly new assistant coach, Alice (an excellent Tanya Reynolds).

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
The event included a bounce castle, food truck, pony rides, face-painting, the Aurora Public Library bookmobile and more.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of face

Noun

In animals that have litters, such as rodents, dogs, cats, pigs and kangaroos, a dead fetus will be reabsorbed by the mother’s body to protect the rest of her offspring.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
After receiving medical exams, the cats, including several pregnant cats and kittens, were taken to an ASPCA recovery facility in Ohio, where they’ll be cared for and put up for adoption.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cat

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Summer is usually the busiest season for shelters, officials said, as more stray animals, owner surrenders and vulnerable kittens arrive.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Atlanta News First reported that Tobon Henao allegedly threw the kittens from her minivan while driving in the city of Brookhaven, citing local police.

— Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026