Thesaurus results for PUSS

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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

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The team ended the NBA’s longest season in October 2020 with the franchise’s 17th title, the crowning achievement of Jeanie’s time as the face of Lakers ownership.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Despite a recent controversy regarding his comments about Dodgers fans, Crow-Armstrong's dynamic play and the potential for a new MVP face could sway voters over Ohtani's two-way dominance.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of face

Noun

My wife says this clogs our dishwasher and that her parents have used one blue bowl to feed their cats for 30 years.

— John Hodgman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The series pickup caps a seven-year journey for Dungeon Crawler Carl, which originated in 2019 with vignettes Dinniman self-published on a digital platform as a hobby while not busy with his main job as a sketch artist at cat shows.

— Peter White, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of cat

Noun

The pieces are small, which is great for kittens, but many adult cats also prefer them this way.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Officers initially discovered more than 30 cats and kittens living in unsafe conditions aboard the vessel, with many appearing frightened and malnourished.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026