1. A domesticated cat, commonly kept as a pet
   "Their pussycat caught mice in the basement";
   - domestic cat, house cat, Felis domesticus, Felis catus, cat, kitty [informal], kitty-cat [informal], puss [informal], pussy [informal], mog [Brit, informal], moggy [Brit, informal], moggie [Brit, informal]
    
2. A person who is regarded as easygoing and agreeable
   "Despite his tough appearance, he's really just a pussycat at heart"

Derived forms: pussycats

Type of: actor, cat, doer, domestic animal, domesticated animal, true cat, worker

Part of: clowder, Felis, genus Felis

Encyclopedia: Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You