pussy-cat

pussy-cat
a) An affectionate term for a cat; same as pussy.

He looks stern, but he’s just a big pussy-cat really.

b) A gentle or soft-hearted person.

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  • Touché, Pussy Cat! — Infobox Hollywood cartoon cartoon name = Touché, Pussy Cat! series = Tom and Jerry caption = The main title card for Touché, Pussy Cat! director = William Hanna Joseph Barbera story artist = William Hanna (unc.) Joseph Barbera (unc.) animator =… …   Wikipedia

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  • (the) Owl and the Pussy-Cat — The Owl and the Pussy Cat [The Owl and the Pussy Cat] a well known nonsense poem (1871) by Edward Lear. It tells the story of the adventures of an ↑owl and a cat and is very popular with children. Many people know the first few lines: The Owl and …   Useful english dictionary

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