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pussyfoot
verb pussy·foot \ˈpu̇-sē-ˌfu̇t\
: to avoid making a definite decision or stating a definite opinion because of fear, doubt, etc.
Full Definition of PUSSYFOOT
intransitive verb
1
: to tread or move warily or stealthily
2
: to refrain from committing oneself
— pussy·foot·er noun
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First Known Use of PUSSYFOOT
1903
Related to PUSSYFOOT
- Synonyms
- fudge, hedge, equivocate, tergiversate, waffle, weasel
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