pussy out
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Meaning · English
To fail to do something because of cowardice.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Finally.
I thought maybe you were pussying out.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pussy out” mean?
To fail to do something because of cowardice.
Is “pussy out” formal or informal?
pussy out is generally derogatory, slang.