Possum

Word POSSUM
Character 6
Hyphenation pos sum
Pronunciations /ˈpɒsəm/

Definitions and meanings of "Possum"

What do we mean by possum?

An opossum. noun

Any of several nocturnal arboreal marsupials of the suborder Phalangeriformes, native to Australia and adjacent islands and introduced elsewhere. noun

To play possum; feign death.

Same as opossum. noun

An opossum. noun

To feign ignorance, indifference or inattention, with the intent to deceive; to dissemble; -- in allusion to the habit of the opossum, which feigns death when attacked or alarmed. noun

An opossum, a marsupial of the family Didelphidae of the Americas. noun

Any of marsupials in several families of the order Diprotodontia of Australia and neighboring islands. noun

Nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America noun

Small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails noun

An opossum, a marsupial of the family Didelphidae of the Americas.

Any of the marsupials in several families of the order Diprotodontia of Australia and neighboring islands.

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The word "possum" in example sentences

I think possum is correct in saying that the problem isn't that NASA can't estimate costs, its that the project managers will run three cost models and pick the one that they want, instead of going with the high one. (or at least justifying - with analysis - why the high model is wrong) ❋ Unknown (2008)

It's a first person account of adopting a possum from a possum rescue organization. ❋ Unknown (2006)

September 10, 2008 at 11:09 am 9. The word possum,in some parts of the universe,is actually the most horrible insult ever known. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The girls passed on along the road below, uninterested in chestnuts and "'possum" - grapes; but the boys following them ( 'Lige and some of his supporters) ran up to have a look. ❋ Unknown (1912)

There is one other creature in the world which does this, and that is the long-fingered possum, which is found in New Guinea. ❋ Adams, Douglas, 1952- (1990)

The cartoon represented an old colored man who saw an opossum in a tree close to his house; he was so elated over the idea of possum and sweet potatoes that he climbed the tree. ❋ B. 1848 (1913)

The possum is a strange creature, having a pouch to shelter her young ones. ❋ Unknown (1902)

The collective claims VicForests is illegally cutting down old trees in the area and threatening the habitat of the endangered Leadbeater's possum, which is one of Victoria's emblems. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The opossum, colloquially known as a possum, is about the size of a domestic cat. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A common misconception about the opossum is that it is the same animal as the possum, which is actually a completely different animal from the family ❋ Unknown (2010)

A NSW scientist has also told The Canberra Times as little as $100,000 could establish a captive breeding program for Kosciuszko populations of the endangered mountain possum, which is also threatened by climate change (Alpine fears Page 9). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Which is what they told him; "a possum is a wild animal, and we handle domesticated animals, like dogs and cats." ❋ Unknown (2008)

Master Edgar howled again as he was raised, and directly after began to indulge in what the plantation negroes used to call "playing 'possum" -- that is to say, he suddenly became limp and inert, closing his eyes, and letting his head roll about, as if there were no more bone left in his body, while his mother wrung her hands, and tried then to hold the head steady, as the footman prepared to move toward the house. ❋ George Manville Fenn (1870)

They then listened with rapt attention as she shared her moose stew recipe, with acceptable substitutes such as possum and muskrat, and promised to attend the Sunday church social for the KKK rally in the church parking lot. ted ❋ Unknown (2009)

I am disappointed that the editors of NASA Watch chose to post the derogatory comment regarding Pete Worden by 'possum'. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I was confused by your use of "possum", which is first person -- your second clause is "I cannot remain here", not "you cannot". ❋ Unknown (2010)

I don't give a 'possum's puss about the appearance of change as long as we get a change in policy. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Still, the green trend has created an opening for 20 or so companies to start selling possum-fur products, such as possum-wool-blend sweaters, socks, bed throws and even fur G-strings -- largely under the eco banner. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Naturally enough, when locals said "possum" we thought of cute Australian possums. ❋ Unknown (2004)

The eggs and mother bird were not in evidence, and the "possum" told no tales. ❋ Various (N/A)

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