pussy

English

/ˈpʊsɪ/, /ˈpʊsi/, /ˈpʌsi/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A cat.
  • (colloquial) An affectionate term for a woman or girl, seen as having characteristics associated with cats such as sweetness.
  • (vulgar) The female genitalia; the vulva and/or vagina.
  • Anything soft and furry; a bloom form, or catkin, as on the _pussy willow.
  • (vulgar) Sexual intercourse with a woman.
  • (pejorative) A coward; a weakling; an ineffectual, timid, or pathetic person.
  • (dated) A game of -tip-cat.

Etymology

Suffix from English puss (slang for mouth, cat, face).

Origin

English

puss

Gloss

slang for mouth, cat, face

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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🐅 🐆 🐈‍⬛ 🐯 🐱 😸 😹 😺 😻 😼 😽 😾 😿 🙀 🦁

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