Pussycat: meaning, definitions and examples

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pussycat

 

[ หˆpสŒsiหŒkรฆt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

The term 'pussycat' is often used as an endearing name for a domestic cat, emphasizing its soft and gentle nature. It can also denote a cat that is particularly affectionate or playful. Historically, the word conveys a sense of warmth and tenderness associated with felines. Additionally, 'pussycat' can be used more figuratively to describe a person who is perceived as gentle or non-threatening, despite their physical appearance. It is commonly employed in children's literature and informal speech.

Synonyms

cat, feline, kitten, purrer

Examples of usage

  • She has the sweetest little pussycat.
  • Look at that pussycat playing with the yarn.
  • The music was so soothing, it was like a lullaby for the pussycat.
  • Don't worry, he's just a big soft pussycat.
  • The children adored the fluffy pussycat.

Translations

Translations of the word "pussycat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gatinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ€ เค•เคพ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kรคtzchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak kucing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั‚ะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kociak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญ็Œซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gatito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kedi yavrusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์–‘์ด ์•„๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koลฅรกtko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maฤiatko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็Œซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mucek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kattungur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัั‹า›ั‚ั‹าฃ ะบาฏัˆั–ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piลŸik balasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gatito

Etymology

The word 'pussycat' derives from the earlier term 'pussy,' which is thought to come from the French word 'pouce' meaning 'little' or 'cute.' This is possibly connected to the use of 'pussy' as an affectionate term for a girl or woman in English since the 16th century. The combination with 'cat' likely emerged as a playful term for domestic cats, emphasizing their soft fur and playful behavior. The usage of 'pussycat' as a term of endearment can be traced back to literature, where it appeared in works to denote a gentle or affectionate disposition, particularly in childrenโ€™s stories and poems. Over the years, 'pussycat' has cemented itself in popular culture, often symbolizing the charm and whimsy associated with cats.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,686, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.