noun
pussy
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noun
1
An informal or affectionate word for a cat.
"The children were stroking the neighbour's pussy cat."
2
A vulgar slang term for the female genitals.
"[vulgar slang, example omitted]"
3
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 notesIn 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."