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pussycat

American  
[poos-ee-kat] / ˈpʊs iˌkæt /

noun

  1. a cat; pussy.

  2. Informal. a person or thing not at all threatening.

    a pussycat underneath all his gruffness.
pussycat British  
/ ˈpʊsɪˌkæt /

noun

  1. an informal or child's name for a cat 1

  2. informal an endearing or gentle person

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Etymology

Origin of pussycat

First recorded in 1795–1805; pussy 1 + cat ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The Pussycat Dolls largely canceled the North American stretch of a planned tour, while Post Malone has canceled or pushed back some tour dates.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Girl group The Pussycat Dolls have announced they will reunite as a trio for a new single and world tour.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

"The Pussycat Dolls have always been known for an ever-changing line-up," Wyatt said.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

I’ll never forget when Gaga was opening for the Pussycat Dolls on tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Then Edward Lear, who wrote The Owl and the Pussycat, also handed him a handwritten note to Mrs. Fields.

From Abducted to Oz by Evans, Bob

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