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pussyfoot in German

pussyfoot in German is trippeln, auf Zehenspitzen gehen, herumschleichen — pussyfoot means to move silently, stealthily, or furtively.

pussyfoot in German

trippeln
verb
(intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
auf Zehenspitzen gehen
verb
(intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
herumschleichen
verb
(intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
leisetreten
verb
(intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
schleichen
verb
(intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
leisetreten
verb
(intransitive) To act timidly or cautiously.
um den heißen Brei schleichen
verb
(intransitive) To act timidly or cautiously.
um den heißen Brei herumreden
verb
(intransitive) To use euphemistic language or circumlocution.

What does "pussyfoot" mean?

  1. verb To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
  2. verb To act timidly or cautiously.
  3. verb To use euphemistic language or circumlocution.
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What is "pussyfoot" in German?

"pussyfoot" in German is trippeln, auf Zehenspitzen gehen, herumschleichen. pussyfoot means: To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.

Are there other ways to say "pussyfoot" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "pussyfoot": trippeln, auf Zehenspitzen gehen, herumschleichen, leisetreten, schleichen, um den heißen Brei schleichen.

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