pussy

CEFRC1

/ˈpʊsi/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A cat, especially in informal speech.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Anything soft and furry; a bloom form, or catkin, as on the pussy willow.

Examples

  • According to Vladimir Chizhov, the word "pussy" is indecent.

  • When the milk turns sour, I'm not the kind of pussy to drink it.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /-si/
  • /-sɪ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The female genitalia; the vulva or vagina.

  2. Sexual intercourse with a female; usually in the phrase get some pussy.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. Used in a phrasal verb: pussy out.

More examples

In context

  • I’m gonna get me some pussy tonight.

  • Pal, you're a pussy.

  • You're such a pussy!

Synonyms

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The little blank purred softly while sitting on her owner's warm lap.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From puss (“cat”) + -y (diminutive suffix). Usage of the word to refer to a coward may be influenced by pusillanimous.