Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pussyfooting
verb
/ˈpʌsɪˌfʊtɪŋ/
Definition
To act in a cautious or non-committal manner; to avoid making decisions or taking a definitive stance.
Examples
- The manager was pussyfooting around the issue instead of addressing it head-on.
- Stop pussyfooting and make a decision already!
- He tends to pussyfoot when he has to confront difficult topics with his friends.
Meaning
The term refers to being overly careful or evasive, often to avoid conflict or to keep from upsetting someone.
Synonyms
- Hesitate
- Procrastinate
- Waffle
- Dilly-dally
- Tiptoe
