pussy

noun

ˈpu̇-sē How to pronounce pussy (audio)
Definition of pussynext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pussy
  1. cat
  2. kitten
  3. puss
  4. kitty
Noun
  • The 16,000-square-foot Ramona Station store will sell an assortment of pet care essentials for cats, dogs, fish, birds, reptiles and small pets.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
  • The flashbacks deliver some classic cat-and-mouse conspiracy-thriller action, as these two try to figure out who’s on their tail.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of cat
Noun
  • Puppies, kittens, senior pets, and brachycephalic breeds are at higher risk.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • While on Instagram, notice that there are kittens up for adoption.
    — Ginny Hogan, New Yorker, 21 July 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
Noun
  • Loan pools like the Chinese hui, the Japanese tanomoshi and the Korean kye involve groups of investors who pay into a kitty that is then doled out on a rotating basis.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Leap across rooftops and squeeze through pipes, all to become the ultimate good kitty.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
Definition of kitty
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“Pussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussy. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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