Pussyfooting
noun, verb
noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College 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
Example
More examples"He is pussyfooting around on our marriage."