verb
- acted cautiously or evasively; avoided taking a definite stand or making a firm commitment
Usage: past tense of pussyfoot; informal
Examples
- The politician pussyfooted around the controversial issue during the debate.
- She pussyfooted when asked about her plans for the weekend.
- The CEO pussyfooted instead of giving a direct answer about layoffs.
- He pussyfooted through the negotiation, never stating his real position.
- The committee pussyfooted for weeks before finally making a decision.
- Stop pussyfooting and tell me what you really think.
- The manager pussyfooted when employees asked about the budget cuts.