pussycats

Definition of pussycatsnext
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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Noun
  • Smelly parrots the size of small cats The kakapo is a majestic creature that can live for 60 to 80 years.
    Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Seeing cats like that from my era doing stuff like that, doing something that’s different.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Or, your child may decide to volunteer at a soup kitchen or write a letter to the firehouse, thanking firefighters for rescuing kittens.
    Catherine Newman, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Nationwide, the first successful prosecution happened in 2016 when a Houston man was sentenced to five years for creating videos that featured a woman mutilating and killing puppies, chickens and kittens and distributing them on the internet.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • African wildcats didn’t evolve around water and probably would be just as wary of a bathtub as our domestic kitties.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Comfy, cozy kitties One of the simplest ways to keep your cat warm in winter is to add blankets to their bed or favorite napping spot.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Pussycats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussycats. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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