Why are cats called pussy's?

Answer 1

Pussycat (or pussy cat) is a term for a female cat, just as a male is called a tom cat. So it's like the difference between a chicken and a rooster. By the way - the term "pussycat" is much older than the similar slang term!

Answer 2

The origins of the term are unknown, but the name is probably related to the 'pss-pss-pss-pss' sound that is commonly used to call cats.

Note: The original usage of "pussy cat" is to denote a female cat, just as a male cat is called a "tom cat".

Answer 3

The best theory is that it is a play on words. Seeing as young cats are called kittens, 'kitties' or 'kitty' is just a playful and affectionate term for a cat, ie: you think your significant other is sweet, so you call them 'sweetie'.

Answer 4

Pussy cat is a special term referring to a female cat, just like a male cat is a tom cat. This usage predates the similar slang term.

Answer 5

If your cat is a tomcat then they are a boy.

Answer 6

A pussycat is an name to call a female cat , an male cat is called a tom cat.

Keep in mind that the term is probably used do to the genitals of a female cat and a male.

Answer 7

Among other things, "pussy" means "cat".