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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

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

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

There will be group dances, live music and plenty more, with songs on the list including It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams, and The Pussycat Dolls' version of Santa Baby.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

What was the Pussycat Dolls’ finest musical moment?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

The commodore could manage a boat extremely well; the Owl and the Pussycat flew after that sail ahead, in a line as straight as a plummet.

From Horace Chase by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

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