pussy

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun obscene terms for female genitals
  2. noun informal terms referring to a domestic cat
  3. adjective containing pus

Etymology

From puss (“cat”) + -y (diminutive suffix). Usage of the word to refer to a coward may be influenced by pusillanimous.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cunt, puss, slit, snatch, twat

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