pussies
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈpʊsiz// UK //pˈʊsɪz// pussies
n. a friendly name for cats. You might use this word when talking to a pet or a child.
n. the plural form of 'pussy', used as a hypocorism for a cat. Often carries a diminutive or affectionate tone in domestic contexts.
The children love to play with the little pussies in the garden.
She called out to the neighborhood pussies, hoping they would come for the bowl of milk she left on the porch.
Usage
Plural form of 'pussy'. In modern English, the term is highly polysemous; while the feline sense is neutral or affectionate, other senses are highly vulgar or derogatory.