1. [informal] A domesticated cat, commonly kept as a pet
   "The pussy purred contentedly in her owner's lap";
   - domestic cat, house cat, Felis domesticus, Felis catus, cat, kitty [informal], kitty-cat [informal], puss [informal], pussycat [informal], mog [Brit, informal], moggy [Brit, informal], moggie [Brit, informal]
    
2. [vulgar, informal] Obscene term for female genitals
   "The comedian's use of the term 'pussy' shocked some audience members";
    
3. [vulgar] Girls or women that are regarded as sexually desirable
   "The crude men at the bar kept talking about the pussy they saw at the club";
   - totty [Brit, informal], tottie [Brit, informal]
    
4. (botany) any furry looking flower or catkin
   "The willow tree was covered in soft, grey pussies"

1. Containing pus
   "a pussy wound";
   - purulent

Derived forms: pussies

See also: infected, septic

Type of: cat, domestic animal, domesticated animal, female genital organ, female genitalia, female genitals, true cat

Part of: clowder, Felis, genus Felis

Encyclopedia: Pussy, Savoie