Pussies

The plural form of 'pussy', a word with multiple, and often context-dependent meanings. Colloquially, and often pejoratively, it refers to a weak, cowardly, or overly sensitive person. It can also be a vulgar term for female genitalia. Additionally, it's used (primarily for young children) to refer to a cat or kitten. The meaning shifts dramatically depending on context and intended audience, ranging from affectionate to deeply offensive.

Pussies meaning with examples

• After the game, the coach called his team 'a bunch of pussies' for their lackluster performance, motivating them to train harder. While considered offensive, it served to illustrate their perceived lack of effort, as opposed to the other team's aggressive approach. It spurred them on.
• The protesters labelled the political leader a 'pussy' for his perceived inaction on climate change, using it as a derogatory term to criticize his policies and lack of decisive actions, expressing anger.
• The vet smiled at the small child, asking 'Where is the pussy?' as the little girl proudly presented her fluffy kitten. The friendly term 'pussy' to described a cat, highlighting the softer, gentler meaning of the word in that setting.
• During the argument, she yelled, 'You are nothing but a pussy!' at him, intending to demean and insult him, using the offensive term, rather than something descriptive, the use showed the anger that they had.