How to Pronounce "pussyfoot around"
expression
PUH-see-FUHT er-OWND
PUS-i-FUHT uh-ROWND
Definition
To avoid giving a clear answer or taking a direct action, especially by being overly careful or indirect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊsiˈfʊt/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
pˈʊsɪfˌʊt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUH-see-FUHT er-OWND
UK
PUS-i-FUHT uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
Stop pussyfooting around and tell me the truth.
The manager doesn't like it when people pussyfoot around during meetings.
If you keep pussyfooting around, the problem will never be solved.
I'm tired of pussyfooting around my boss—I'm just going to ask for a raise.