pusses 1 of 2

noun (1)

plural of puss, slang
as in faces
the front part of the head the snowball smacked him right in the puss

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noun (2)

plural of puss
as in cats
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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  1. faces
  2. cats
  3. kittens
  4. kitties
Noun
  • The section of the AT&T Stadium concourse where the group of DFW sports faces and media had gathered was quickly silenced.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • With so many faces coming and going, the hope is the swirl doesn't upset relationships and positive trend lines that have taken years to construct.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of faces
Noun
  • However, a third dog, Dakota, and two pet cats died in the fire.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Some of the most common toxic plants for dogs and cats in this category include pothos, peace lilies, philodendrons, ZZ plants, dumb cane, calla lilies, Chinese evergreen, elephant ear, Swiss cheese plant and flamingo plant.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of cats
Noun
  • Now, the brood are in Woodbury, New Jersey, at KitKat Playroom, a nonprofit kitten rescue that livestreams foster kittens from arrival through adoption.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Originating in kittens to stimulate milk flow, its persistence in adulthood is attributed to several factors.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of kittens
Noun
  • There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Owners looking to adopt one of these sweet kitties should be prepared to give them their attention, and lots of it.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Definition of kitties
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