pussy
/'pʌsi/
pussy is a small word with big register problems: it can be an informal, affectionate word for a cat, but it also has a vulgar and offensive slang meaning that makes context extremely important. It can sound childish, overly sweet, or completely inappropriate depending on where and how it is used. There is also an adjective pussy, meaning containing or resembling pus, as in medical descriptions of infected wounds or discharge. The lesson also looks at safer alternatives like cat, vulva, vagina, and purulent, plus the phrase pussyfoot around. Watch the full lesson to learn how to recognize each use and avoid awkward mistakes.
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