pussycat

/ˈpʊsiˌkæt/
noun
  1. A cat, especially a pet or one that is gentle and affectionate.
    • We adopted a stray pussycat from the shelter last winter.
    • My little pussycat loves to curl up on my lap while I read.
    • The children giggled as the fluffy pussycat chased a ball of yarn.
  2. A person who is gentle, kind, and easy to get along with, despite possibly having a tough appearance.
    • My grandfather looks grumpy, but he's a pussycat who loves to bake cookies.
    • The big dog is actually a pussycat around children.
    • Don't be scared of the new boss; he's a real pussycat once you get to know him.
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