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   Pur·sy

   /ˈpərsē/

   

   adjective

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

   Word Origin late Middle English: reduction of Anglo-Norman French porsif, alteration of Old French polsif, from polser ‘breathe with difficulty’, from Latin pulsare ‘set in violent motion’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pursiness noun

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   • The other pursy (pronounced PUH-see or PER-see) dates from the 15th century and can mean "short-winded especially because of corpulence" or simply "fat." This pursy comes from the Old French word pousser, meaning "to exert pressure" or "to breathe heavily"—the same word, etymologists believe, behind the word push.

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   • Pursis can mean a statement submitted to the court about any settlements between the parties. It can be submitted to the court by either party in a case or his advocate. It can also be submitted jointly by both parties.

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   1. : having a puckered appearance. 2. : purse-proud. Did you know? There are two adjectives spelled pursy, each with its own etymology.

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

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   Feb 8, 2024 · Out of breath; short of breath, especially due to fatness. Fat and short . Etymology 2 [ edit] From purse (“pucker”) +‎ -y and purse (“small bag for carrying money”) +‎ -y . Adjective [ edit] pursy ( comparative pursier, superlative pursiest) Puckered . Purse-proud; vain about one's wealth. Derived terms [ edit] pursily. pursiness. Anagrams [ edit]

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   Definitions of pursy. adjective. breathing laboriously or convulsively. synonyms: blown, short-winded, winded. breathless, dyspneal, dyspneic, dyspnoeal, dyspnoeic. not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty.

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   4 days ago · Pursy means short-winded, especially from being obese, or drawn together like purse strings. See word origin, frequency, and usage examples from various sources.

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   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.

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   PURSY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com. pursy. 1. [ pur-see ] show ipa. adjective, pur·si·er, pur·si·est. short-winded, especially from corpulence or fatness. corpulent or fat. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip. AnyClip Product Demo 2022.