puss

Puss

noun 1. (informal, chiefly British) A cat. 2. (informal) The face, especially when regarded as pretty or attractive. adjective 1. (informal) Characteristic of or resembling a cat. 2. (informal) Attractive; charming.

Word Comparison

- Pussycat: Informal term for a cat, often used as a term of endearment. - Kitty: Informal term for a cat, often used by children.

Vocabulary Expansion

- Kitten: A young cat. - Feline: Relating to or resembling a cat. - Whiskers: Long, stiff hairs that grow near the mouth of a cat.

Synonyms

- Cat, kitty, feline, pussy, moggy (British informal), tabby (British informal)

Antonyms

- Dog, canine

Collins Dictionary

noun 1. A child's word for a cat. 2. A hare, especially a young one. 3. (obsolete) A woman. adjective Charming or attractive, especially in a lively or cheeky way.

Oxford Dictionary

noun 1. (British informal) A cat. 2. (informal) A girl or woman. 3. (informal) The face. 4. (British, informal) A hare.

Usage

- "Puss" is a colloquial term for a cat, commonly used in British English. - The word can also be used to refer to a person's face, often in an affectionate or teasing manner. - It can be used as both a noun and an adjective.

Examples

1. My sister has a cute little puss named Whiskers. (我姐姐有一只可爱的小猫，名叫Whiskers。)
2. Look at that adorable puss! I can't resist cuddling it. (看那只可爱的猫咪！我禁不住要抱抱它。)
3. She has the most beautiful puss I've ever seen. (她有我见过最美丽的脸庞。)
4. The children were delighted by the fluffy white pussycat. (孩子们被那只毛茸茸的白猫逗乐了。)
5. The little girl loves playing with her kitty. (小女孩喜欢和她的小猫玩耍。)
6. The feline creature gracefully walked along the wall. (那只猫科动物优雅地沿着墙走去。)
7. His charming smile made him look quite puss-like. (他迷人的微笑让他看起来像只猫。)
8. The actress had a pussycat face that captivated the audience. (这位女演员有着迷人的脸庞，吸引了观众。)
9. She adopted a kitten and named it Pusskins. (她领养了一只小猫，并给它取名叫Pusskins。)
10. The old lady's pet moggy, Puss, was always by her side. (老太太的宠物猫，Puss，总是在她身边。)
11. The cat's whiskers brushed against my hand. (猫的胡须轻轻刷过我的手。)
12. The playful kitten pounced on its toy. (好玩的小猫扑向它的玩具。)
13. The cute tabby cat curled up on the cushion. (可爱的虎斑猫蜷缩在垫子上。)
14. I prefer dogs over cats because I'm not a big fan of pussycats. (我更喜欢狗胜过猫，因为我不是猫的超级粉丝。)
15. The little girl's face lit up with joy when she saw the adorable kitten. (当小女孩看到那只可爱的小猫时，她的脸上洋溢着喜悦。)
16. The mischievous boy wore a puss-like expression as he played a prank. (顽皮的男孩在恶作剧时露出了一副猫一样的表情。)
17. The old lady's wrinkled face had a kind and gentle puss. (老太太起皱的脸上带着一种慈祥而温和的表情。)
18. The little girl held the cute kitty in her arms. (小女孩将可爱的小猫抱在怀里。)
19. My aunt has a white pussycat with blue eyes. (我姑姑有一只白色的猫，眼睛是蓝色的。)
20. The dog chased the puss up the tree. (狗追着兔子跑上了树。)