Thesaurus results for PUSSYCAT

pussycat

noun

ˈpu̇-sē-ˌkat

Definition of pussycat

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 The pussycat bow blouse, which was popularized in the 1970s among professional women, is a feminine version of a traditional tie. — Therèsa M. Winge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024 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 — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 That pussycat outfit was originally made for Chinese New Year celebration for the Year of the Rabbit, and it was supposed to be finished in January.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 Sapphira’s outfit is the wrong color, but her literal pussycat wig is funny. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pussycat

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Noun

Yeo recommends keeping treats below 10% of a cat’s daily calories or using part of the regular food allowance as rewards.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
High-quality photos and fun videos allow people to see personalities of dogs and cats that may not shine through during a regular shelter visit.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cat

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Earlier this year, the kitten was discovered in the wild and closely monitored by biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as part of panther conservation efforts.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Tiffany Haddish Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key’s 2016 action comedy Keanu centers on the duo trying to save the eponymous kitten, played by seven identical rescue cats.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of kitten

Noun

Taking inspiration from the iconic Ginger Spice, influencer and model Meredith Duxbury’s fresh kitty cut is the ultimate fall accessory.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
My darling hubby took the photo a few months ago on his phone and our kitty won first place at my local gym/OTF pet photo contest!

— Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of kitty

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