pussies

noun

plural of pussy
as in cats
a small domestic animal known for catching mice fed his pussy only the finest fish for her supper

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  1. cats
  2. kittens
  3. kitties
Noun
  • But human colonization several hundred years ago introduced predators such as cats and rats that wiped out most of the kakapo.
    — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly 2,000 pounds of pet food have been recalled due to contamination that could make dogs, cats or the people who feed them sick.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cats
Noun
  • At the end of production, all seven of the kittens were adopted out, including one that went home with costar Tiffany Haddish.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The breed’s modern development traces back to naturally hairless kittens born in North America.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of kittens
Noun
  • There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Owners looking to adopt one of these sweet kitties should be prepared to give them their attention, and lots of it.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Definition of kitties
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“Pussies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussies. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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