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puss·y·cat

 (po͝os′ē-kăt′)
n.
1. A cat.
2. Informal One who is regarded as easygoing, mild-mannered, or amiable.
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pussycat

(ˈpʊsɪˌkæt)
n
1. (Animals) an informal or child's name for a cat11
2. informal Brit an endearing or gentle person
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puss•y•cat

(ˈpʊs iˌkæt)

n.
1. a cat; pussy.
2. Informal. an agreeable, nonthreatening person.
[1795–1805]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.pussycat - a person who is regarded as easygoing and agreeable
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
2.pussycat - informal terms referring to a domestic cat
domestic cat, Felis catus, Felis domesticus, house cat - any domesticated member of the genus Felis
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Translations

pussycat

[ˈpʊsɪkæt] N (child language) → minino m, gatito m
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pussycat

[ˈpʊsikæt] n
(= cat) → minou m
(= person) → bon gros nounours m
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