1. to move stealthily or cautiously
2. to act evasively or avoid taking a definite stand on an issue
Usage: informal

Examples

• The cat pussyfoots around the sleeping dog.
• She pussyfoots through the hallway to avoid waking anyone.
• The politician pussyfoots around the controversial topic.
• Stop pussyfooting and give me a straight answer.
• He pussyfoots across the creaky floorboards.
• The committee pussyfoots on making tough decisions.