PUSSOMANIAC

PRONUNCIATION: (puhs-o-MAY-nee-ak)

MEANING: noun: One having an excessive enthusiasm for cats.

ETYMOLOGY: From puss (cat), of uncertain origin + -mania (excessive enthusiasm or craze). Earliest documented use: 1890.
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PUSSOMNIAC - a catnapper

TUSSOMANIAC - This cough is driving me crazy!

PASSOMANIAC - the coach wouldn't be caught dead calling a rushing play