puss

IPA(Pronunciation)

/pʊs/

Noun

informal often term-of-address dated endearing slang vulgar metonymically Canada US

(informal, often as a term of address) A cat. / (dated, endearing) A girl or young woman, or any child. / (dated, hunting) A hare. / (vulgar, slang) The vulva (female genitalia).

Japanese Meaning

（非公式で呼称として）猫。 / （古風で愛情を込めた表現）女の子、若い女性、あるいは子ども。 / （古風で狩猟用語）野ウサギ。 / （下品な俗語で）女性の外性器。

What is this buttons?

The old puss curled up on my lap and purred softly.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

年を取った猫が私の膝の上で丸くなり、静かに喉を鳴らしました。

Details

Sense（1）

(informal, often as a term of address) A cat.

Our local theatre is showing Puss in Boots.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

Sense（2）

(dated, endearing) A girl or young woman, or any child.

Sense（3）

(dated, hunting) A hare.

He then began to beat about, in the same language and in the same manner as if he had been beating for a hare; and at last cried out, "Soho! Puss is not far off. Here's her form, upon my soul; I believe I may cry stole away."

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

Sense（4）

(vulgar, slang) The vulva (female genitalia).

Sense（5）

(vulgar, slang, metonymically) Sex with a woman.

Sense（6）

(vulgar, slang, chiefly Canada, US) A coward; a wuss; someone who is unable to stand up for themself.

pusses

（ plural ）

Details

puss

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Download the app!

puss

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Login

──── or ────

Sign up

──── or ────

Download the app!