noun Common

pussy

PUU-see

Pussy (noun) means an informal or affectionate word for a cat. Example: “The children were stroking the neighbour's pussy cat.”

noun

An informal or affectionate word for a cat.

"The children were stroking the neighbour's pussy cat."

A vulgar slang term for the female genitals.

"[vulgar slang, example omitted]"

A vulgar slang term for a coward or weak, timid person.

"Stop being such a pussy and just ask her out."

How to use pussy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly known today as a vulgar slang word, though its original sense was simply a pet name for a cat.

When to use it

Vulgar slang in its genital and "coward" senses — avoid in polite or formal contexts.

Word forms

pussier comparative, pussied past tense, pussies plural, pussies singular, pussiest superlative

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Etymology

From "puss" (a pet name for a cat) plus the diminutive suffix "-y."

Rhymes for pussy

fussy hussy wussy Debussy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pussy” mean?

The word “pussy” means an informal or affectionate word for a cat. In plain terms, mainly known today as a vulgar slang word, though its original sense was simply a pet name for a cat.

How do you pronounce “pussy”?

“Pussy” is pronounced PUU-see (/ˈpʊsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “pussy” in a sentence?

Here is “pussy” used in a sentence: “The children were stroking the neighbour's pussy cat.”

What part of speech is “pussy”?

“Pussy” is a noun.

Is “pussy” a common word?

“Pussy” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “pussy” have?

“Pussy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal or affectionate word for a cat.