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to pussyfoot
01
to move stealthily or furtively, often with the intent to avoid being noticed or caught
Informal
Examples
He tried to pussyfoot around the room, hoping no one would hear him.
She pussyfooted past the guards to avoid being seen.
02
to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful way, often to avoid commitment, confrontation, or making a firm decision
IdiomInformalExamples
Stop pussyfooting and tell me what you really think!
She pussyfooted around the negotiation, afraid of making the wrong move.
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