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
  • The students will learn to care for animals, from dogs and cats to cattle and horses, and address gaps in animal medicine that are common in Arkansas’ rural communities.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The value of free spay and neuter vouchers for pets increased last year from $70 to $120 for cats but the budget allocated for them did not, so fewer vouchers were issued overall.
    — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of cats
Noun
  • 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
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 13 Aug. 2026.

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