pussy·cat 
/ˈpʊsiˌkæt/ noun
plural pussy·cats /ˈpʊsiˌkæt/ noun [count] informal 1 : a cat or kitten — used especially by children or when talking to children ▪ Look at the cute little pussycat! 2 : a person who has a kind and gentle nature
▪ He looks tough, but he's really a pussycat.
▪ He looks tough, but he's really a pussycat.
