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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Noun
  • Stop into one of several breweries along the Jackson County Ale Trail, or pop into the American Museum of the House Cat, where feline enthusiasts can peruse cat-centric art and artifacts.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Woodley is currently a cat mom to two felines.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Pet owner Saige shared an adorable clip on TikTok (@saigescho) showing her white rescue kitten, Maude, copying the antics of her long-haired chihuahua, Alfie.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And, because Swift is the queen of thoughtful gifts, the Capital gang got her one, an adorable opalite kitten nested in a green box inside an orange bag.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There were many times the dressing would unravel or not be strong enough and puss would come through.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
  • But another presidential puss drawn into the frame — and the one most deserving of that shame at the moment — is Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
    Tim Padgett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.
    Christine Persaud, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The kitty arrived in their care as a foster at 3 weeks old after being abandoned by her mom.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Pussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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