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puss

/pʊs/
Meanings
  • noun

    1. A domestic cat.

    - "The puss on my lap is purring contentedly."
    - "I have a black puss that I found in the alley."
  • noun

    2. A term of endearment for a woman.

    - "My dear puss, you look beautiful today."
    - "Oh, you're such a puss, always worrying about nothing."
Pronunciation
  1. /pʊs/



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  2. /pʊs/



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Synonyms

moggie , moggy , cakehole , gob , mush , trap
Rhymes
Words rhyming with puss
bus , huss , fuss , duss
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Puss (en) : A domestic cat.

  2. Puss (en) : A term of endearment for a woman.

  3. Puss (en) : A sore or inflamed area.

  4. Puss (en) : A type of clay used in pottery.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Puss (en) : A domestic cat.

  2. Puss (en) : A term of endearment for a woman.

  3. Puss (en) : A sore or inflamed area.

  4. Puss (en) : A type of clay used in pottery.

Variants
List of all variants of puss that leads to same result
puss , pusses , glamour-puss , glamour-pusses , sea puss , sea pusses
Etymology
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Old English pus, from pussian 'to purr'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'puss' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'pussian', which means 'to purr'.

  2. In the fairy tale 'Puss in Boots', the cat is given the name 'Puss' because of its ability to purr.

  3. The term 'puss' has been used as a term of endearment for women since the Middle Ages.

Related Concepts
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  1. Cat: A domesticated mammal, Felis catus, valued for its companionship and its ability to hunt vermin.

  2. Feline: Relating to the Felidae family, which includes cats.

Culture
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In literature, puss has been used as a term of endearment for women and as the name of various characters, including a famous cat in the fairy tale 'Puss in Boots'. In art, puss has been depicted as a symbol of companionship and affection. In music, there are several songs with the word 'puss' in the title.

How to Memorize "puss"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine a soft, furry cat curled up in your lap.
    - Visualize a woman with long, flowing hair and a gentle smile.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'puss' with a purring cat.
    - Associate the word 'puss' with a term of endearment for a woman.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'puss' is a word for a cat.
    - Remember that 'puss' is a term of endearment for a woman.

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