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pussies

noun

plural of pussy

as in cats

a small domestic animal known for catching mice fed his pussy only the finest fish for her supper

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The severity of their exposure was corroborated by the short life of cats, who feasted on the factory’s omnipresent rodents.

— Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Their home was like a zoo, filled with dogs, cats and even iguanas.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of cats

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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
Neutered kittens, more often seen in shelters where neutering happens at a younger age, also had a markedly higher likelihood of infection, which may be due to exposure to other rescue animals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of kittens

Noun

There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.

— Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Owners looking to adopt one of these sweet kitties should be prepared to give them their attention, and lots of it.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026

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