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pussyfoot

puss·y·foot [ pssee ft ] (past and past participle puss·y·foot·ed, present participle puss·y·foot·ing, 3rd person present singular puss·y·foots)


intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. behave hesitantly or speak vaguely: to behave hesitantly or indecisively, or avoid speaking frankly or openly

2. move stealthily: to move quietly and usually secretively

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