A gentle, soft, or non-aggressive cat; or a person who seems tough but is actually kind and gentle.
From 'puss' (cat, possibly from German 'Puss' or Dutch 'poes') combined with 'cat.' The word softens the meaning of cat to emphasize gentleness rather than wildness.
The nickname 'pussycat' became famous from the song 'Pussycat Dolls,' but the term actually goes back centuries as a term of endearment—it usually means someone harmless despite their appearance!
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