pussy cat

Gentle house feline

A pussy cat is simply a cat—the domestic feline.

The phrase is affectionate, often used by or with children: Here, pussy cat, come get your dinner.

Pussycat as one word can also describe a gentle, easygoing person: He acts tough but he's really a pussycat.

Related

puss · kitten · tabby · purring · serval · domesticated · ocelot · whiskers · furball · meow · nine lives · Garfield · leopard · cheetah · stealthiness · jaguar · calico · Puss in Boots

Opposites
pet animal type

pussy catdog

Domesticated barking mammal

hound · pooch · puppy · guard dog · canine

animal temperament/nature

pussy catwild beast

Undomesticated dangerous animal

predator · lion · tiger · wolf · attack dog

connotation of softness/harmlessness

pussy cattough guy

Intimidating, resilient person

brute · savage · aggressor · bully · hard case

Family

pussycat

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