pussyfoot
verb (used without object)
to go or move in a stealthy or cautious manner.
pussyfooting
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present participleof pussyfoot.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“The government is pussyfooting around the ESM, which is a very, very small piece in a much larger problem that has to do with overall European economic governance,” he said.
From Reuters ● Jun. 29, 2023
Mr. DeSantis said Mr. Newsom should “stop pussyfooting around” and join the campaign.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
The problem with such pussyfooting is that its very carefulness means that it won't drive the public conversation.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2022
The less confrontational dishes, like salt-cod fish sticks draped with fried green peppers, or grilled pork collar facing a crowd of minted peas, aren’t pussyfooting around, either.
From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2021
And I said, ‘Why am I pussyfooting around?’
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
