English · Phrasal verb Attested 18+

puss out

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Meaning · English

To avoid doing something due to cowardice.

⚠ Register: offensive, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “puss out” mean?

To avoid doing something due to cowardice.

Is “puss out” formal or informal?

puss out is generally offensive, vulgar.

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