Pussycats Meaning in English
word · lemma: pussycat
ˈpʊsiˌkæts
PUSS-ee-kats
pˈʊsɪkˌæts
PUSS-i-kats
Definition
Pussycats are cats, especially when referring to them in a gentle, affectionate, or playful way. The plural form means more than one pussycat.
Usage & Nuances
'Pussycat' is informal, friendly, and often used with children or to sound affectionate. It can be literal (real cats) or used metaphorically to describe a gentle person. Not as common as 'cat' in neutral situations.
Spanish: gatitos - gatitasPortuguese (BR): gatinhos - gatinhasPortuguese (PT): gatinhos - gatinhasChinese (Simplified): 小猫们 - 小可爱（猫）Chinese (Traditional): 小貓們 - 小可愛（貓）Hindi: बिल्ली के बच्चेArabic: هريرات - قطط صغيرةBengali: বিড়ালছানা - আদুরে বিড়ালRussian: киски - кошечкиJapanese: 子猫ちゃんたち - かわいい猫たちVietnamese: mèo con - mèo nhỏ (dễ thương)Korean: 고양이들 - 귀여운 고양이들Turkish: minnoş kediler - sevimli kedilerUrdu: پیارے بلیاں - نرم دل بلیاںIndonesian: kucing manis - kucing lucu
Example Sentences
Two pussycats are playing in the garden.
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The three pussycats are very soft and friendly.
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I love watching pussycats sleep in the sun.
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Those pussycats are always getting into mischief!
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My kids adore the neighbor’s pussycats—they visit every afternoon.
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Don’t be scared—they’re just a couple of harmless pussycats.
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