Pussycat

/ˈpʊsikæt/
noun

A domestic cat, especially a gentle or affectionate one.

She cuddled her little pussycat before falling asleep.
Visual representation of "pussycat" - A domestic cat, especially a gentle or affectionate one.

Often appears as...

  • pet pussycat
  • adorable pussycat
noun

A term of endearment towards a girl or woman.

Come here, my little pussycat.
Visual representation of "pussycat" - A term of endearment towards a girl or woman.

Often appears as...

  • dear pussycat
  • lovable pussycat

Usage tips

Informal, Affectionate

Social

noun

A man seen as weak or timid and not aggressive or violent.

He looks strong and threatening, but he's really a pussycat.
Visual representation of "pussycat" - A man seen as weak or timid and not aggressive or violent.

Often appears as...

  • real pussycat
  • gentle pussycat

Usage tips

Humorous

Colloquial

noun

A domestic cat, especially a gentle or affectionate one.

She cuddled her little pussycat before falling asleep.
Visual representation of "pussycat" - A domestic cat, especially a gentle or affectionate one.

Often appears as...

  • pet pussycat
  • adorable pussycat
noun

A term of endearment towards a girl or woman.

Come here, my little pussycat.
Visual representation of "pussycat" - A term of endearment towards a girl or woman.

Often appears as...

  • dear pussycat
  • lovable pussycat

Usage tips

Informal, Affectionate

Social

noun

A man seen as weak or timid and not aggressive or violent.

He looks strong and threatening, but he's really a pussycat.
Visual representation of "pussycat" - A man seen as weak or timid and not aggressive or violent.

Often appears as...

  • real pussycat
  • gentle pussycat

Usage tips

Humorous

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "pussycat"
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Affectionate Connotation

Used for pet cats that are particularly gentle or loving.

Illustration for Affectionate Connotation
My grandmother's pussycat always purrs loudly when I pet her.
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Child-Friendly

Pussycat is often used when talking to or about cats with children.

Illustration for Child-Friendly
Did you see the new pussycat at Auntie's house? It's so soft!
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Not Just Any Cat

Implies a special bond, not used for stray or unfamiliar cats.

Illustration for Not Just Any Cat
She's been feeding a stray, but it's not her pussycat yet.
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Affectionate Connotation

Used for pet cats that are particularly gentle or loving.

Illustration for Affectionate Connotation
My grandmother's pussycat always purrs loudly when I pet her.
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Child-Friendly

Pussycat is often used when talking to or about cats with children.

Illustration for Child-Friendly
Did you see the new pussycat at Auntie's house? It's so soft!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Any Cat

Implies a special bond, not used for stray or unfamiliar cats.

Illustration for Not Just Any Cat
She's been feeding a stray, but it's not her pussycat yet.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Affectionate Connotation

Used for pet cats that are particularly gentle or loving.

Illustration for Affectionate Connotation
My grandmother's pussycat always purrs loudly when I pet her.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Child-Friendly

Pussycat is often used when talking to or about cats with children.

Illustration for Child-Friendly
Did you see the new pussycat at Auntie's house? It's so soft!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Any Cat

Implies a special bond, not used for stray or unfamiliar cats.

Illustration for Not Just Any Cat
She's been feeding a stray, but it's not her pussycat yet.
Visual representation of the word "Pussycat"

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Quote examples

Kim Coates

Canadian Actor

I'm so not scary. I'm a pussycat. But what are you going to do, right? I mean, these cheekbones, and I guess these eyes, and the big nose... this is what my momma and my poppa gave to me, and that's the deal.
Portrait of Kim Coates

Quote examples

Sam Worthington

Australian Actor

You can write whatever you want about me in websites and newspapers, but no one really knows me. They get the idea that I'm a tough, heroic figure, but I'm a sensitive pussycat.
Portrait of Sam Worthington

Quote examples

Mr. T

American Actor

See, behind all my tough, rough exterior is basically a marshmallow, maybe a pussycat. But not a wimp!
Portrait of Mr. T

Quote examples

Julie Newmar

American Actress

You know, in real life, I'm just a pussycat.
Portrait of Julie Newmar

Quote examples

Don Rickles

American Comedian

I want to be a dog, but I'm a pussycat.
Portrait of Don Rickles

Quote examples

Kim Coates

Canadian Actor

I'm so not scary. I'm a pussycat. But what are you going to do, right? I mean, these cheekbones, and I guess these eyes, and the big nose... this is what my momma and my poppa gave to me, and that's the deal.
Portrait of Kim Coates

Quote examples

Sam Worthington

Australian Actor

You can write whatever you want about me in websites and newspapers, but no one really knows me. They get the idea that I'm a tough, heroic figure, but I'm a sensitive pussycat.
Portrait of Sam Worthington

Quote examples

Mr. T

American Actor

See, behind all my tough, rough exterior is basically a marshmallow, maybe a pussycat. But not a wimp!
Portrait of Mr. T

Quote examples

Julie Newmar

American Actress

You know, in real life, I'm just a pussycat.
Portrait of Julie Newmar

Quote examples

Don Rickles

American Comedian

I want to be a dog, but I'm a pussycat.
Portrait of Don Rickles
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