as in cat
a small domestic animal known for catching mice oh, look at the cute little pussycat, kids

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Recent Examples of pussycat One resident replied to the post with a picture of the pussycat asleep on a wicker chair between two smiling children. Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 That pussycat outfit was originally made for Chinese New Year celebration for the Year of the Rabbit, and it was supposed to be finished in January. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024 Compared to the truly hateful male drivers that scream at her on the road all day, however, the dude is a pussycat. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024 Dawn is not wearing a pussycat wig, and her outfit seems like Dawn on autopilot. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pussycat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pussycat
Noun
  • Hearts have been melted by a black cat who instantly took on a nurturing and paternal role when his owner fostered a tiny rescue kitten.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The cat may jump out of the bag while Venus squares off with Uranus.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hearts have been melted by a black cat who instantly took on a nurturing and paternal role when his owner fostered a tiny rescue kitten.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Under the plan, the cost of adopting a kitten would jump to $200 from $150, while puppy adoption fees would rise to $300 from $250.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Doja Cat is certainly stepping her kitty up.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
  • Another reviewer mentioned that even kitties enjoy watching it from indoors.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Pussycat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussycat. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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