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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  1. cat
  2. kitten
  3. puss
  4. kitty
Noun
  • My wife says this clogs our dishwasher and that her parents have used one blue bowl to feed their cats for 30 years.
    — John Hodgman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The series pickup caps a seven-year journey for Dungeon Crawler Carl, which originated in 2019 with vignettes Dinniman self-published on a digital platform as a hobby while not busy with his main job as a sketch artist at cat shows.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cat
Noun
  • Here's a look at the six finalists − three pups and three kittens − for the position of the chief snuggle officer.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • An 8-week-old kitten was rescued after being stranded on Sunrise Highway.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 19 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
  • Kylie Jenner rang in her 29th birthday a few days early with a princess-kitty birthday celebration.
    — Staff Author, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • All of these things can hurt or kill your kitty, so to keep them around longer, keep them inside.
    — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of kitty
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“Pussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussy. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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