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    pursy
    /ˈpəːsi/

    adjective

    • 1. (especially of a horse) short of breath; asthmatic.
    • 2. (of a person) fat.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pursyPursy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : short-winded especially because of corpulence. 2. : fat. pursiness noun. pursy. 2 of 2. adjective (2) ˈpər-sē. pursier; pursiest. 1. : having a puckered appearance. 2. : purse-proud. Did you know? There are two adjectives spelled pursy, each with its own etymology.

  3. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › pursypursy - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 28, 2024 · pursy is an adjective that can mean out of breath, puckered, or purse-proud. It has different etymologies and alternative forms depending on the meaning.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › pursyPURSY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Pursy definition: short-winded, especially from corpulence or fatness.. See examples of PURSY used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPURSY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Pursy can mean short-winded, fat, or proud of wealth, depending on the context. See the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of pursy in British and American English.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › pursyPursy - definition of pursy by The Free Dictionary

    Pursy means short-winded or breathing laboriously, or archaically fat or overweight. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and related words of pursy in this online dictionary.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › pursy_adj1pursy, adj.¹ meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    Pursy is an adjective that means fat or plump, especially in northern English regional dialect. It comes from the Middle English word pursive, meaning pursy or pursy.

  8. www.wordreference.com › definition › pursypursy - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective pursy, which can mean short-winded, corpulent, or vain about one's wealth. See examples, synonyms, and related words in different languages.