Thesaurus results for PUSS

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noun (1)

Definition of puss

slang

as in face

the front part of the head the snowball smacked him right in the puss

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noun (2)

ˈpu̇s

as in cat

a small domestic animal known for catching mice I don't want a purebred cat, just some playful puss in need of a good home

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Recent Examples of puss

Noun

International sophisticates of every age, seasonal trade-fair young professionals, glamour puss models, honeymooners, couples with kids in tow, heads of state and some of the world’s biggest film stars. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026 Elizabeth Olsen does vintage flirty ‘n’ flighty with an impeccable sense of Jean Arthur timing, and a glamor-puss profile that would make Claudette Colbert envious. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025 There were many times the dressing would unravel or not be strong enough and puss would come through. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024 But another presidential puss drawn into the frame — and the one most deserving of that shame at the moment — is Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador. — Tim Padgett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2024 Given the profusion of little pusses, why was the North African wildcat the one to give rise to our household companions? — Jonathan Losos, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2023 After all, short of a serious sour puss, who doesn't like to laugh? — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 20 June 2023 That person on your list who’s all about their precious puss? — Christina Vercelletto, CNN Underscored, 20 Nov. 2020

Recent Examples of Synonyms for puss

Noun

This one was carved from a block of limestone and features a slender face with a long nose and a tiny, smiling mouth.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
As always, Howerton is the cast MVP, with his elastic, expressive face selling all of probable-serial killer Dennis’s most hyperbolic reactions.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of face

Noun

The drunken Ken spends his time on such things as warbling a karaoke version of a 4 Non Blondes song while an unkempt Ryu is a purveyor of ramen so bad even a stray cat won’t eat it.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
On site at the property are a new dog shelter, a new cat shelter, and a new medical center, in addition to the venue area that comprises Shiloh Gardens.

— Rashad Williams, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of cat

Noun

The kitten got her name from her coloring, which reminded Alex of cookies and brownies.

— Ashley Paul, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Recently, in the Simi Hills north of the crossing, his team marked three kittens, the first litter for the 3 ½-year-old lion known as P-113.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of kitten

Noun

At CatCon, attendees will get to meet kitty celebrities such as Uno, the one-eared cat with 360,000 subscribers on YouTube, or the Sphynx with over 44,000 thousand followers on Instagram, lily_rose_adventures.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Because FeLV can be contagious to other cats, Bruce will need to be the only kitty in his new home.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026