pussy-cat

Cuddly house pet

A pussy-cat is a cat, used as a term of endearment especially by or to children: Here, pussy-cat, come get your dinner.

Extended to people, pussy-cat describes someone gentle, amiable, or easily managed—the opposite of fierce: Don't worry about him—he's a pussy-cat once you get to know him.

pet

kitten

Juvenile domestic feline

meow · tabby · calico · siamese · furball · catnip · litterbox · grooming · claws · domestic

endearment

sweetie

Fond nickname for someone

honey · love · cutie · precious · angel · dearie · sugar · pet · lamb · treasure

Opposites
ferocity/temperament

pussy-cattiger

Large striped Asian feline

lion · wildcat · panther · wild cat · predator

metaphorical toughness (person)

pussy-cattiger

Large striped Asian feline

tough guy · brute · bully · hardcase · bruiser

Family

cat, pussy, puss

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G