pussyfoot /ˈpʊsiˌfʊt/ verb pussyfoots; pussyfooted; pussyfooting
pussyfoots; pussyfooted; pussyfooting
Learner's definition of PUSSYFOOT
[no object] informal + disapproving
: to avoid making a definite decision or stating a definite opinion because of fear, doubt, etc.犹豫不决;谨小慎微 —
often + around