pussyfooters
Tiptoe around issues
Pussyfooters are people who act timidly or evasively, avoiding direct action or commitment.
The term derives from pussyfoot—to move cautiously like a cat, or to hedge rather than take a clear stance: The pussyfooters on the committee wouldn't commit to a position.
The word carries a dismissive tone, suggesting cowardice or excessive caution.
Lacking courage or confidence
- hesitantSlow to act
- overcautiousExcessively careful or wary
- waryGuardedly alert
- tentativeUncertain and provisional
indecisive · noncommittal · evasive · hedging · tiptoeing · skirting · dithering · wavering
Moving slowly, stealthily
- sneakingMoving to avoid detection
- tiptoeingWalking on foot-fronts
- prowlingMoving stealthily while hunting
- skulkingMoving furtively, covertly
slinking · padding · light-footed · stealthy · furtive · quiet · noiseless · catlike
Louisiana's largest city
- Mardi GrasPre-Ash Wednesday celebration
- second lineSupporting vocal line
- costumedWearing special attire
- revelersThose who celebrate noisily
runners · paraders · festive · krewe · French Quarter · procession · celebration · marchers
timid
Lacking courage or confidence
- hesitantSlow to act
- overcautiousExcessively careful or wary
- waryGuardedly alert
tentative · indecisive · noncommittal · evasive · hedging · tiptoeing · skirting · dithering · wavering · fence-sitting
creeping
Moving slowly, stealthily
- sneakingMoving to avoid detection
- tiptoeingWalking on foot-fronts
- prowlingMoving stealthily while hunting
skulking · slinking · padding · light-footed · stealthy · furtive · quiet · noiseless · catlike · delicate
New Orleans
Louisiana's largest city
- Mardi GrasPre-Ash Wednesday celebration
- second lineSupporting vocal line
- costumedWearing special attire
revelers · runners · paraders · festive · krewe · French Quarter · procession · celebration · marchers · street parade
pussyfootersgo-getters
Ambitiously proactive people
doers · movers and shakers · trailblazers · hard chargers · daredevils