pussycat
word
/ˈpʊsiˌkæt/
PUU-see-kat
/pˈʊsɪkˌæt/
PUU-si-kat
Definition
A 'pussycat' mainly refers to a cat, especially in a cute, gentle, or affectionate way. It can also describe a very gentle or kind person.
Usage & Nuances
'Pussycat' is informal, often used by children or in a playful, affectionate way for cats or people. As a metaphor for a gentle person, it's typically positive. It's rare in formal speech and not commonly used in serious writing.
Spanish: gatito - gatitaPortuguese (BR): gatinho - gatinhaPortuguese (PT): gatinho - gatinhaChinese (Simplified): 小猫 - 乖猫Chinese (Traditional): 小貓 - 乖貓Hindi: बिल्लीArabic: قطة صغيرة - هرةBengali: বিড়াল - মিষ্টি মেয়ে/ছেলে (স্নেহপূর্ণ ব্যক্তি)Russian: киска - ласковый человекJapanese: 子猫 - 優しい人Vietnamese: mèo con - người hiền lànhKorean: kedicik - nazik insanTurkish: minnoş kedi - sevecen kişiUrdu: بلی (نرم دل آدمی)Indonesian: kucing manis - orang lembut
Example Sentences
The pussycat is sleeping on the chair.
basic
I saw a cute pussycat in the garden.
basic
The pussycat loves to be petted.
basic
He's a real pussycat—all bark and no bite.
natural
Don't worry, that big dog is a pussycat at heart.
natural
Come here, pussycat, let me scratch behind your ears!
natural