Puss

Pronunciation: /pʊs/

Definitions of puss

noun a person's face or mouth, often used in a playful or endearing way

Example Sentences

A1 The little girl loved to pet her fluffy puss.

A2 The puss curled up on the windowsill to take a nap.

B1 The vet recommended a special diet for the overweight puss.

B2 The puss purred contentedly as its owner scratched behind its ears.

C1 The exotic shorthair puss won first place in the cat show.

C2 The pampered puss lounged on a velvet cushion in the luxurious mansion.

Examples of puss in a Sentence

formal The veterinarian examined the puss on the cat's paw to determine if it was infected.

informal I noticed some puss coming out of the wound on my finger, so I cleaned it with antiseptic.

slang I can't believe she's dating that puss who never stands up for himself.

figurative The corrupt politician is nothing but a puss when it comes to standing up to his wealthy donors.

Grammatical Forms of puss

• past tense: pussed
• plural: pusses
• comparative: pussier
• superlative: pussiest
• present tense: pusses
• future tense: will puss
• perfect tense: has pussed
• continuous tense: is pussing
• singular: puss
• positive degree: puss
• infinitive: to puss
• gerund: pussing
• participle: pussing

Origin and Evolution of puss

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'puss' originated from the Middle English word 'pus', which is derived from the Old English word 'pusa' meaning 'pouch or purse'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'puss' evolved to refer to a cat, particularly a domestic cat, as it is commonly used today.