Thesaurus results for PUSSYCAT

pussycat

noun

ˈpu̇-sē-ˌkat

Definition of pussycat

as in cat

a small domestic animal known for catching mice oh, look at the cute little pussycat, kids

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Recent Examples of pussycat The pussycat bow blouse, which was popularized in the 1970s among professional women, is a feminine version of a traditional tie. — Therèsa M. Winge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024 One resident replied to the post with a picture of the pussycat asleep on a wicker chair between two smiling children. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 That pussycat outfit was originally made for Chinese New Year celebration for the Year of the Rabbit, and it was supposed to be finished in January. — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024 Sapphira’s outfit is the wrong color, but her literal pussycat wig is funny. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pussycat

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Noun

Both family and colleagues spoke about her generosity, her friendship with every major designer on both sides of the Atlantic, her love of food, cats and fast cars, and a wicked sense of humor and strong tennis game.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Strength in cat product sales can cushion softness in the dog space.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of cat

Noun

In 2013, Spagis and her wife, Ivy, moved from Canada to South Los Angeles, where a stray cat and her kittens appeared in their backyard.

— Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
The organization says police are aware of what happened but will not press charges if the kitten is returned safely.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of kitten

Noun

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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