Puss
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pʊs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Puss is a noun meaning (informal, often as a term of address) A cat.
Meaning
(informal, often as a term of address) A cat.
More Meanings
- (uncountable, vulgar, slang, metonymic) Sex with a woman.
- (dated, endearing) A girl or young woman, or any child.
- (dated, hunting) A hare.
- (vulgar, slang) The vulva (female genitalia).
- (vulgar, slang, chiefly Canada, US) A coward; a wuss; someone who is unable to stand up for themselves.
- (slang) The mouth.
- (slang) The face.
Example Sentences
She gave him a slap in the puss.
Shut your puss before I shut it for you.
Our local theatre is showing Puss in Boots.
Come here, puss! I've got some milk for you.
Word Forms
- pusses
Synonyms for puss
Depending on context, synonyms include moggie, moggy, cakehole, gob, mush, trap.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pussy, kitty, pussycat, kitty-cat, cunt, slit.
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Sources & Attribution
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