puss in a bag

English

Etymology

puss +‎ in +‎ a +‎ bag

Noun

puss in a bag

  1. (Jamaica) A pig in a poke.

Jamaican Creole

Alternative forms
  • puss inna bag

Etymology

Literally, "a cat in the sack."

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpʊs‿ɪn‿a‿baɡ/
  • Hyphenation: puss‧in‧a‧bag

Noun

puss in a bag

  1. cat in the sack, pig in a poke
    You just get ketch my yute. you go buy puss in a bag.
    You sure got fooled, my boy. You bought a pig in a poke.
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