pussy·foot 
/ˈpʊsiˌfʊt/ verb
pussy·foots; pussy·foot·ed; pussy·foot·ing /ˈpʊsiˌfʊt/ verb [no obj] informal + disapproving : to avoid making a definite decision or stating a definite opinion because of fear, doubt, etc.
▪ He should stop pussyfooting and tell us what he wants to do. — often + around ▪ He's been pussyfooting around for months because he's afraid of offending anyone.
▪ He should stop pussyfooting and tell us what he wants to do. — often + around ▪ He's been pussyfooting around for months because he's afraid of offending anyone.
