noun
puss
puus
Puss (noun) means an informal or affectionate word for a cat. Example: “Here, puss, come and get your dinner.”
noun
1
An informal or affectionate word for a cat.
"Our local theatre is showing Puss in Boots."
"Here, puss, come and get your dinner."
"Come here, puss! I've got some milk for you."
2
Slang for a person's face.
"She gave him a slap in the puss."
"He got a punch right in the puss."
How to use puss
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pusses
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Etymology
Likely from an old Germanic word for a cat, possibly imitating a sound used to call one over.
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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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