How to Pronounce "pussy"
word
/ˈpʊsi/
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/ˈpʊsi/
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Definition
This word can mean a cat or kitten in a cute or informal way, but it is also a vulgar word for female genitals and an insulting informal word for a coward. Because the sexual and insulting meanings are common, it can easily sound offensive or inappropriate.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpʊsi/
British English
/ˈpʊsi/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The little pussy is sleeping on the sofa.
That old story uses pussy to mean a cat.
Calling someone a pussy is rude.
My grandma still says pussy when she talks to her cat.