pussyfoot

Example Sentences

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The President appeared on the portico and Pussyfoot Johnson pledged to the President the cooperation of those present in enforcing Prohibition.

From Time Magazine Archive

It appears that the man called the lamp-post "Pussyfoot," and the latter promptly knocked him down.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 192-06-30 by Various

This was accordingly done, to the immense dissatisfaction of the men, who probably regarded it as a forerunner of "Pussyfoot" legislation.

From The Days Before Yesterday by Hamilton, Frederick Spencer, Lord

Are Mr. Volstead or Mr. Pussyfoot Johnson satisfied with the present condition of things in their country?

From My Impressions of America by Asquith, Margot

"Pussyfoot" Johnson, whose effort to prohibitionize Scotland failed recently, was discussing his failure with a New York editor.

From More Toasts by Mosher, Marion Dix