Cool MateMeaning of Puss
An affectionate term for a cat, particularly a domestic one.
In simple words: A cat, especially a domestic one.
Puss in a sentence
- My little puss loves to chase the sunlight around the living room.
- The children were excited to see the new puss at the animal shelter.
- She named her kitten 'Puss' after a character in a fairy tale.
- Puss sat comfortably in my lap while I read the newspaper.
- You can often find my puss sunbathing on the windowsill.
How to use Puss
Often used affectionately or informally to refer to a cat. May not be suitable in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'cat' that makes you say 'purr' - affectionate like 'puss'.
Related words
Collocations with Puss
- cute puss
- fluffy puss
- puss in boots
- playful puss
- sleepy puss
Common mistakes with Puss
- Confused with 'puss' as a derogatory term for a person.
- Using 'puss' for large wild cats, which is less common.
- Assuming 'puss' refers to only female cats.
Puss appears in
Puss in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بس
قطة، خاصة المنزلية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিড়াল
একটি বিড়াল, বিশেষ করে একটি পোষা বিড়াল।
- GermanDeutsch
Kätzchen, Mieze
Eine Katze, besonders eine Hauskatze.
- SpanishEspañol
Gato
Un gato, especialmente uno doméstico.
- Persianفارسی
گربه
اسم رایج برای یک گربه.
- FrenchFrançais
Minou, Chat
Un chat, surtout un chat domestique.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बिल्ली
एक बिल्ली, खासकर एक पालतू बिल्ली।
- ItalianItaliano
Micio, Gattino
Un gatto, specialmente uno domestico.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Gato
Um gato, principalmente um doméstico.
- RussianРусский
Киса, Кошка
Кошка, особенно домашняя.
- Urduاردو
بلی
بلی، خاص طور پر گھریلو بلی۔
- Chinese中文
猫咪, 喵喵
猫咪，特别是家里的那种。
More words like Puss
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- Kitten
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- Customers
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- CustomB1
an accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a society or a community
- I don't wanna see them
Expresses a lack of desire to see particular people.
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Frequently asked questions about Puss
What does Puss mean?
A cat, especially a domestic one.
What is the definition of Puss?
An affectionate term for a cat, particularly a domestic one.
How do you use Puss in a sentence?
My little puss loves to chase the sunlight around the living room.
Can you give another example of Puss?
The children were excited to see the new puss at the animal shelter.
What are synonyms for Puss?
Common alternatives include cat, kitten, feline, tomcat, moggie.
What words go with Puss?
It commonly pairs with cute puss, fluffy puss, puss in boots, playful puss, sleepy puss.
What are common mistakes when using Puss?
Confused with 'puss' as a derogatory term for a person. Using 'puss' for large wild cats, which is less common. Assuming 'puss' refers to only female cats.
How do you pronounce Puss?
US: //pʊs//, UK: //pʊs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Puss?
Often used affectionately or informally to refer to a cat. May not be suitable in very formal contexts.