Thesaurus results for PUSSY

pussy

noun

ˈpu̇-sē

Definition of pussy

as in cat

a small domestic animal known for catching mice fed his pussy only the finest fish for her supper

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Fish and seafood — popular proteins for cats — had the strongest association with mercury and cadmium, the report found.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
While many states are taking the steps to ban kratom, manufacturers are trying to get around that by selling it under different labels, such as cat’s claw — a substance used for inflammation.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of cat

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The kittens are available for cuddles —and, for anyone who falls in love, adoption may be an option.

— Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Here, in this image of an ingenious skidding kitten—in both its brutality and its beautiful, dumb, playful resilience—lies the wisdom of Marcon’s art.

— Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of kitten

Noun

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

Definition of puss

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At CatCon, attendees will get to meet kitty celebrities such as Uno, the one-eared cat with 360,000 subscribers on YouTube, or the Sphynx with over 44,000 thousand followers on Instagram, lily_rose_adventures.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Because FeLV can be contagious to other cats, Bruce will need to be the only kitty in his new home.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of kitty

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