puss out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.