pussies

noun

plural of pussy
as in cats
a small domestic animal known for catching mice fed his pussy only the finest fish for her supper

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  1. cats
  2. kittens
  3. kitties
Noun
  • Everyone made it out, but one of the homeowners said that two of their four cats were unaccounted for.
    — Christopher DeRose, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • With pet ownership rates holding high, households that want dogs and cats on the furniture are hunting for cleaning solutions that don’t require a professional.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of cats
Noun
  • Recently, in the Simi Hills north of the crossing, his team marked three kittens, the first litter for the 3 ½-year-old lion known as P-113.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Neutered kittens, more often seen in shelters where neutering happens at a younger age, also had a markedly higher likelihood of infection, which may be due to exposure to other rescue animals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 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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“Pussies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussies. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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