puss·y·foot (p s  -ft )intr.v. puss·y·foot·ed, puss·y·foot·ing, puss·y·foots 1. To move stealthily or cautiously. 2. Informal To act or proceed cautiously or timidly to avoid committing oneself. puss y·footer n. |
pussyfoot
Verb
Informal
1. to move about stealthily
2. to avoid committing oneself: don't let's pussyfoot about naming the hit man
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | pussyfoot - to go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house" walk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps; "Walk, don't run!"; "We walked instead of driving"; "She walks with a slight limp"; "The patient cannot walk yet"; "Walk over to the cabinet" |
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