pussums

English

Etymology

From puss.

Noun

pussums (plural pussums)

1. (informal) A term of endearment for a cat.
   • 1950, C. S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe:

     And they surged round Aslan jeering at him, saying things like "Puss, Puss! Poor Pussy," and "How many mice have you caught to-day, Cat?" and "Would you like a saucer of milk, Pussums?"

See also

• diddums
• snookums