👉 Pussyfooting is a colloquial expression used to describe someone who avoids eye contact or seems disinterested in something. It's often seen when people are not paying attention, engaged in conversation, or just aren't interested in what you're saying. The phrase comes from the fact that pussyfooting can be a way of avoiding eye contact and looking at the ground instead, which is considered disrespectful or unapproachable.