1. plural of pussycat; cats, especially domestic cats
Usage: informal
2. people who are gentle, mild, or timid
Usage: informal

Examples

• The shelter had dozens of adorable pussycats waiting for adoption.
• My grandmother feeds all the neighborhood pussycats every morning.
• Don’t worry about those guys – they’re just pussycats when you get to know them.
• The supposedly fierce competitors turned out to be pussycats in the boardroom.
• She rescued three little pussycats from the storm drain.
• Despite their reputation, the bikers were complete pussycats with children.