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
  • In animals that have litters, such as rodents, dogs, cats, pigs and kangaroos, a dead fetus will be reabsorbed by the mother’s body to protect the rest of her offspring.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After receiving medical exams, the cats, including several pregnant cats and kittens, were taken to an ASPCA recovery facility in Ohio, where they’ll be cared for and put up for adoption.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cat
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 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
  • What started as posting photos of her adorable kitty became a full-time career.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Vets recommend using pheromone sprays as a safer alternative to quell a kitty's anxiety.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of kitty
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“Pussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussy. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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