pussyfoot

English

/ˈpʊs.iˌfʊt/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
  • (intransitive) To act timidly or cautiously.
  • (intransitive) To use euphemistic language or circumlocution.

Etymology

Compound from English pussy (feline, vagina, weakling) + English foot (walk, foot).

Origin

English

foot

Gloss

walk, foot

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

Emoji
🚶 🚶 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️

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