pussy-cat

== English == === Alternative forms === pussycat, pussy cat === Pronunciation === === Noun === pussy-cat (plural pussy-cats) (informal, endearing) A pet domestic cat; a pussy. (informal) A gentle or soft-hearted person. The silky catkin of various willows. (dated) A sexy woman. ==== Synonyms ==== (a cat): cat, pussy, kitten, feline, grimalkin, kitty, mouser, tomcat, malkin (soft-hearted person): wimp, pussy, namby-pamby, milksop, pansy, sissy, wuss, poltroon, candy-ass ==== Derived terms ==== pussycat bow ==== Translations ====