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 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 Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 That pussycat outfit was originally made for Chinese New Year celebration for the Year of the Rabbit, and it was supposed to be finished in January.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 Compared to the truly hateful male drivers that scream at her on the road all day, however, the dude is a pussycat. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 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
  • When Hali Vaughn saw her sister in the hospital, Deanna Vaughn's only thought was for her cat, Binx, and chihuahua, Pippa.
    Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Teeth become diseased with decay and resorptive lesions and, when removed, these cats often lead much happier and more comfortable lives.
    Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • As always, the kittens will be hissing from a luxury suite a safe distance away from the action.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
  • This little kitten’s got her claws in every single pot.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The large pink van covered in images of sweets and the eponymous kitty character travels to more than 100 locations across the country each year.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Also, kitty litter and sand help with traction if you do get stuck.
    Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025

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“Pussycat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussycat. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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