pussyfooted

verb

Definition of pussyfootednext
past tense of pussyfoot
1
as in weaseled
to avoid giving a definite answer or position politicians who try to pussyfoot around hot-button issues

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2
as in snuck
to move about in a sly or secret manner pussyfooting through the hallways in the middle of the night

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pussyfooted
  1. shook
  2. sneaked
  3. slipped
Verb
  • Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of shook
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  • Sevilla snuck in between Tchouameni and Asencio, with eventual scorer Dodi Lukebakio taking advantage of a mistake from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who doesn’t usually make them.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Tears of joy flowed when a daughter snuck home early for Christmas to surprise her mom after two years of traveling.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of sneaked
Verb
  • The city slipped into a recession, and things got harder.
    Dodai Stewart, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The movie slipped to fifth, third, and sixth ranks in the following weeks.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of slipped
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