Associations to the word «Pussyfoot»

Wiktionary

PUSSYFOOT, verb. (intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
PUSSYFOOT, verb. (intransitive) To act timidly or cautiously.
PUSSYFOOT, verb. (intransitive) To use euphemistic language or circumlocution.

Dictionary definition

PUSSYFOOT, verb. To go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house".

Wise words

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