puss

noun
UK: /pʊs/
US: /pʊs/

  1. A thick, yellowish or greenish liquid that is a sign of infection.

    1. The cut was oozing puss so I cleaned it.
    2. The doctor examined the wound and confirmed it was full of puss indicating a serious infection.
puss noun

  1. A cat. This usage is now old-fashioned or childish.

    1. The little puss is so cute.
    2. My grandma still calls every cat a little puss and I find it endearing.

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The phonetic transcription of "puss" is /pʊs/ in British English and /pʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "puss": "The cut was oozing puss so I cleaned it.". More examples on the page.