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Pussyfooting

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The use of euphemism or circumlocution.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

العربيةالمشي خفية
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Examples

“[…] spoke about homosexuality, with no pussyfootings like⟳ continence. He cited texts from St Paul and Leviticus to show⟳ that it was a sin and warned them not to be swayed […]”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

pussyfootism Pussyfoots pussyfucker Pussygate pussygirl pussyhat

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