Pussyfooting

noun, verb

noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
The use of euphemism or circumlocution. countable, uncountable
"[…] spoke about homosexuality, with no pussyfootings like continence. He cited texts from St Paul and Leviticus to show that it was a sin and warned them not to be swayed […]"

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of pussyfoot form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

all fours bickering boggling buncombe bunkum captious

Example

"He is pussyfooting around on our marriage."

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