pussums en · NOUN
Etymology
From puss + -ums.
Meanings
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(informal) A term of endearment for a cat.
And they surged round Aslan jeering at him, saying things like "Puss, Puss! Poor Pussy," and "How many mice have you caught to-day, Cat?" and "Would you like a saucer of milk, Pussums?"
1950, C. S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pussums | Number=Plur | lexicographic |