Definition of pussycatnext
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 Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 That pussycat outfit was originally made for Chinese New Year celebration for the Year of the Rabbit, and it was supposed to be finished in January.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 Dawn is not wearing a pussycat wig, and her outfit seems like Dawn on autopilot. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pussycat
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Noun
  • In total, 76 dogs and puppies of varying breeds, 15 cats and kittens and 2 Flemish rabbits were removed from the home and taken to the Pennsylvania SPCA for medical care.
    Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The treatment for scabies in cats for can be varied depending on the veterinarian.
    Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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  • Complicating matters further, the people who initially found the kitten had given him evaporated milk before bringing him to the rescue group — a well-meaning gesture, but one that is not appropriate for newborn kittens.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
  • That framing — a newborn kitten surviving a tornado on his literal first full day alive — is what made the story explode online.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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  • Both teams will receive what is believed to be a six-figure payday to add to their revenue-sharing kitty for players.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Right now, board members say there's no one in charge, its employees haven't received their last paychecks and the organization has only $1,000 in the kitty.
    Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Pussycat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussycat. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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