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pussy

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈpʊsi// pussy Archaic Humorous Informal Slang Vulgar

n. a very rude and offensive word for a woman's genitals. It is also used as an insult for someone you think is weak or afraid.

n. the female genitalia; also used as a derogatory epithet for a person perceived as weak or cowardly. Highly vulgar in its anatomical sense and informal or offensive as an insult.


SIMPLE

He called his friend a pussy for not jumping into the cold water.

CONTEXTUAL

The use of such vulgar language in the workplace, particularly words like pussy, is grounds for immediate disciplinary action.

Synonyms
Usage

In its insulting sense, it is typically used as a predicative noun or a direct address.

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