How to Pronounce "pussyfooting"
word
PUH-see-FOOT-ing
PUH-si-FUT-ing
Definition
To avoid saying something directly or not take a clear action, often by being overly careful or evasive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊsiˈfʊtɪŋ
British English
pˈʊsɪfˌʊtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUH-see-FOOT-ing
UK
PUH-si-FUT-ing
Listen in Context
Stop pussyfooting and just tell me the truth.
He kept pussyfooting around the main issue.
People don't like it when politicians are pussyfooting.
Honestly, I'm tired of you pussyfooting every time we have a conversation.