pussycat

noun

pussy·​cat ˈpu̇-sē-ˌkat How to pronounce pussycat (audio)
Synonyms of pussycatnext
1
: cat
2
: one that is weak, compliant, or amiable : softy

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Examples of pussycat in a Sentence

He looks tough, but he's really a pussycat. oh, look at the cute little pussycat, kids
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Democracy is a tiger, not a pussycat. — Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026 One resident replied to the post with a picture of the pussycat asleep on a wicker chair between two smiling children. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 Joining the two this year is a 5-foot pussycat, which comes poised to pounce in a crouching position with adjustable glowing eyes. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025 Sapphira’s outfit is the wrong color, but her literal pussycat wig is funny. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pussycat

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pussycat was in 1698

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“Pussycat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pussycat. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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