pussycats

noun

plural of pussycat
as in cats
a small domestic animal known for catching mice oh, look at the cute little pussycat, kids

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Recent Examples of pussycats Oh, and there’s also the plot following a community of junkyard pussycats competing in a talent show to decide who is allowed to die and be reborn in the Heaviside Layer — cat heaven. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
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  1. cats
  2. kittens
  3. kitties
Noun
  • When the cats were in the mood for physical contact, the researchers found that 41 percent of the time cats groomed another cat.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
  • The only thing that seems to be going well is the abundance of cats.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of cats
Noun
  • Puppies, kittens, senior pets, and brachycephalic breeds are at higher risk.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • While on Instagram, notice that there are kittens up for adoption.
    — Ginny Hogan, New Yorker, 21 July 2026
Definition of kittens
Noun
  • There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Owners looking to adopt one of these sweet kitties should be prepared to give them their attention, and lots of it.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Definition of kitties

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