puss I. \ˈpu̇s\noun (-es) Etymology: origin unknown 1. a.: cat b.dialect Britain: hare 2.: a young woman : child — usually used in affection or reproach II. noun (-es) Etymology: Irish Gaelic pus lip, mouth, from Middle Irish bus, probably of imitative origin — more at buss slang: face < couple of guys who need a poke in the puss — Michael Fessier > Synonyms:see face