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 Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 That pussycat outfit was originally made for Chinese New Year celebration for the Year of the Rabbit, and it was supposed to be finished in January.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 Key West, grab a cold one at the famed Sloppy Joe’s bar, see the famous five-toed cats at the Ernest Hemingway Home, dive into history at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and watch the glorious sunsets at Mallory Square.
    Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • Flea and tick prevention for dogs contains chemicals such as pyrethrin, which are toxic to cats.
    Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Troopers said the kitten, estimated to be six to eight weeks old, was tied up in a black disposable bag.
    Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 12 May 2026
  • Around the same time, six-week-old kittens, also rescued from the Long Beach area, arrived at Helen Woodward with no mother to care for them.
    Staff Author, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • The kitty draped himself all over his rescuer’s neck like a living fox stole.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
  • 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

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“Pussycat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussycat. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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