pussyfoot
3 synonyms for pussyfoot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To move quietly and carefully so as not to be noticed.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Etymology
From pussy (“feline”) + foot; because of the light and careful tread of cats.
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