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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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As the hundreds of thousands of people made their way down the narrow roads following the politician, a few rerouted into the industry event, still carrying big flags and with faces lit up with hope.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
The service Most of the staff at Round Hill has been working there for over three decades—some fresh faces are mixed in, of course—and the service is delightfully friendly.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of faces

Noun

The practice has declined with growing pet ownership and urbanization, and younger Vietnamese are more likely to regard dogs and cats as companion animals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and household birds can accompany passengers in the cabin on flights within the US.

— Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of cats

Noun

Maggie Yenchick, the nonprofit's assistant medical coordinator, answered the call to foster the three kittens.

— Megan Shinn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
In 2013, Spagis and her wife, Ivy, moved from Canada to South Los Angeles, where a stray cat and her kittens appeared in their backyard.

— Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of kittens

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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

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