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pussy-cat

a) An affectionate term for a cat; same as pussy.

He looks stern, but he’s just a big pussy-cat really.

b) A gentle or soft-hearted person.

Syn: cat, pussy, kitten, feline, grimalkin, kitty, mouser, tomcat, malkin, wimp, namby-pamby, milksop, pansy, sissy, wuss, poltroon, candy-ass

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