noun

puss

puus

Puss (noun) means an informal or affectionate word for a cat. Example: “Here, puss, come and get your dinner.”

noun

An informal or affectionate word for a cat.

"Here, puss, come and get your dinner."

Slang for a person's face.

"He got a punch right in the puss."

How to use puss

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pet name for a cat, or slang for someone's face.

When to use it

The "face" sense is informal, mainly American slang.

Word forms

pusses plural, pusses plural

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Etymology

Likely from an old Germanic word for a cat, possibly imitating a sound used to call one over.

Origin: Germanic

Synonyms

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Rhymes for puss

fuss suss muss wuss cuss Russ truss

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Frequently asked questions

What does “puss” mean?

The word “puss” means an informal or affectionate word for a cat. In plain terms, a pet name for a cat, or slang for someone's face.

How do you pronounce “puss”?

“Puss” is pronounced puus (/pʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “puss” in a sentence?

Here is “puss” used in a sentence: “Here, puss, come and get your dinner.”

What part of speech is “puss”?

“Puss” is a noun.

Where does the word “puss” come from?

The word “puss” comes from Germanic. Likely from an old Germanic word for a cat, possibly imitating a sound used to call one over.

How many meanings does “puss” have?

“Puss” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal or affectionate word for a cat.

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