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Meaning of "pussyfooter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PUSSYFOOTER

pussyfooter  [ˈpʊsɪˌfʊtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PUSSYFOOTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pussyfooter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PUSSYFOOTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of pussyfooter in the English dictionary

The definition of pussyfooter in the dictionary is one who behaves stealthily or evasively. Other definition of pussyfooter is one who supports the prohibition of alcohol.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PUSSYFOOTER


bota
ˈbəʊtə
contributor
kənˈtrɪbjʊtə
Dakota
dəˈkəʊtə
distributor
dɪˈstrɪbjʊtə
flauta
ˈflaʊtə
flota
ˈfləʊtə
footer
ˈfʊtə
Kota
ˈkəʊtə
Minnesota
ˌmɪnɪˈsəʊtə
motor
ˈməʊtə
nota
ˈnəʊtə
noter
ˈnəʊtə
outer
ˈaʊtə
outta
ˈaʊtə
promoter
prəˈməʊtə
quota
ˈkwəʊtə
rota
ˈrəʊtə
rotor
ˈrəʊtə
router
ˈraʊtə
voter
ˈvəʊtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PUSSYFOOTER

puss
puss moth
pussel
pusser
pussier
pussies
pussiest
pussley
pusslike
pussy
pussy willow
pussycat
pussyfoot
pussyfooting
pussytoes
pustulant
pustular
pustulate
pustulation
pustule

WORDS THAT END LIKE PUSSYFOOTER

cooter
first-person shooter
freebooter
hooter
looter
micro-scooter
mooter
motor scooter
peashooter
pooter
right-footer
rooter
scooter
sharpshooter
shooter
six-shooter
snow scooter
straight shooter
tooter
toter
troubleshooter

Synonyms and antonyms of pussyfooter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pussyfooter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PUSSYFOOTER

Find out the translation of pussyfooter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pussyfooter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pussyfooter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

pussyfooter
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pussyfooter
570 millions of speakers

English

pussyfooter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pussyfooter
380 millions of speakers
ar

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pussyfooter
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

pussyfooter
278 millions of speakers

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pussyfooter
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pussyfooter
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pussyfooter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pussyfooter
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leisetreter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

pussyfooter
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

pussyfooter
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pussyfooter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pussyfooter
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pussyfooter
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मांजरफुटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pussyfooter
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pussyfooter
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pussyfooter
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

pussyfooter
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pussyfooter
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

pussyfooter
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pussyfooter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pussyfooter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pussyfooter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pussyfooter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PUSSYFOOTER»

The term «pussyfooter» is used very little and occupies the 167.044 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PUSSYFOOTER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pussyfooter

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PUSSYFOOTER»

Discover the use of pussyfooter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pussyfooter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Days of Creativity: A Collection of Poems [and Photographs]
The pussyfooter stepped inside his mind and there withdrew. He found a space of time, a board of space and colors true. He lost the colors pink and gold, and went to sleep and hide Inside a destined present with the hands of time denied.
Jon Norman, James Stidfole, 2007
2
Bodies in the Rain
The words tiptoed out. “Did you ever hear anything...unusual about the boy? Anything different, atypical, out of the ordinary?” Sanders was pussyfooter,and pussyfooters were dangerous. Clydeknew that because hewasa pussyfooter himself.
Robert Guntrum, 2012
3
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying: With a New ...
Be a Pussyfooter. During this wait-and-see period others may try to force you to choose sides. Resist them! For example, during a heated argument at a meeting you may be asked: “Well, Finch, what do you think about it?” The chips would ...
Shepherd Mead, 2011
4
The Future of Religion: Toward a Reconciled Society
For Müntzer, Luther was the Father Pussyfooter and Theology of Revolution versus Theology of Counter-Revolution • 445.
Michael R. Ott, 2007
5
The Lutheran Confessions
This could also account for the gentleness of Luther's admonitions, the strongest being Leisetreter (“light-treader” or “pussyfooter”). It could finally help to explain Melanchthon's depression after the presentation of the Augsburg Confession, ...
Tim Huffman, 2011
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The Future of Theology: Essays in Honor of Jurgen Moltmann
In times of repression, one must be a "pussyfooter." And so in favorable times, says Qoheleth, one ought to make merry and be happy, and in time of adversity, reflect and discern (7:14). Society being set on its ear, since the just do poorly and ...
Miroslav Volf, Carmen Krieg, Thomas Kucharz, 1996
7
Night Lamp
My mother did not care for you very much; she said that you were a pussyfooter and a schmeltzer. She said the way you were sitting, so stiff and uneasy, gave her to think that you had just wet your pants.” “Whisht!” said Jaro. “If I ever meet her ...
Jack Vance
8
The Great American Swindle
As you know, Collis Huntington was not a pussyfooter by any stretch of the imagination. He played rough, fought tough, gouged, bribed, choked, squeezed, and often became involved in recklessly dishonest schemes to protect the value of his ...
June Naugle, 2010
9
The Celestial Society: A Life in Medicine
He wasn't a pussyfooter or equivocator . . . He could drive you crazy arguing with you, but you knew where he stood.” Said Harry Colcolough, “He began to dig in his heels; very set ideas about things which to him made perfect sense.
Vivian Burch Martin, 2010
10
Michael Wittmann and the Waffen SS Tiger Commanders of the ...
He was a rather quiet type, but no pussyfooter. In all respects he was a model to his subordinates, and not just to them. His general conduct in the military sphere as well as in the normal human one was always correct. Seldom have I met such  ...
Patrick Agte, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PUSSYFOOTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pussyfooter is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The Persecution of Amy Schumer: Political Correctness and Comedy
Even notorious pussyfooter Jerry Seinfeld has joined the fray, claiming that college students who complain about racism and sexism “don't know what the hell ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
2
We've got your weekend: Where to Mardi
... a dance performance from all-female marching group the Pussyfooters; and numerous taboos, such as walking under ladders, breaking mirrors, and lingering ... «NolaVie, Feb 15»
3
Loyola highlights women's march throughout Carnival history
The Pussyfooters dance troupe strut down St. Charles Avenue during the 2014 Krewe of Carrollton. All female krewes and marching groups historically make up ... «Maroon, Feb 15»
4
Pussyfooters think pink at Blush Ball
Catherine King, Michael Carbo and Karen Carbo at Pussyfooters Blush Ball -- A Party with a Purpose at Generations Hall. Friday, January 9. 2015. «NOLA.com, Jan 15»
5
Pretty in Pink
“We are Majorettes from the Mothership sent here to help the party people get their groove on!” And the Pussyfooters live up to their slogan each year at their ... «NOLA Defender, Jan 15»
6
Getting funky with Pussyfooters dance troupe
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)- The Pussyfooters are one of New Orleans' most famous, original, all-female dance troupes! Right now, they're getting ready for the ... «WGNO, Jan 15»
7
Check Please! Celebrities Waiters Return for Fundraiser
Keeping the Carnival connection involved, members of the 610 Stompers, Muff-a-lottas, and the Pussyfooters will join the fun. There will also be a silent auction ... «NOLA Defender, Nov 14»
8
How did Orpheus land Quentin Tarantino as celebrity monarch …
But to find the answer, all a parade-watcher has to do Monday night is look to the woman in the pink Pussyfooter costume who will be riding on Tarantino's float ... «The Times-Picayune, Mar 14»
9
Lube Behavior: Bourbon St. Greasing of the Poles Turns 44
Local actor Bryan Batt was this year's emcee, and the all-female dance troupe the Pussyfooters performed before members of Fleur de Tease put the oil to the ... «NOLA Defender, Feb 14»
10
Pussyfooters and their fans know how to 'Party with a Purpose' at the …
Known for their pink plumage, corsets, and syncopated dance moves, the Pussyfooters also are recognized for mixing fun with giving back. On Saturday, Jan. «NOLA.com, Jan 14»

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