puss in a bag

English

Etymology

puss +‎ in +‎ a +‎ bag

Noun

puss in a bag

1. (Jamaica) A pig in a poke.

Jamaican Creole

Alternative forms

• puss inna bag

Etymology

Literally, "a cat in the sack."

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpʊs‿ɪn‿a‿baɡ/
• Hyphenation: puss‧in‧a‧bag

Noun

puss in a bag

1. cat in the sack, pig in a poke

   You just get ketch my yute. you go buy puss in a bag.

   You sure got fooled, my boy. You bought a pig in a poke.