Associations to the word «Pursy»

Wiktionary

PURSY, adjective. Out of breath; short of breath, especially due to fatness
PURSY, adjective. Fat
PURSY, adjective. Puckered
PURSY, adjective. Purse-proud, vain about one's wealth

Dictionary definition

PURSY, adjective. Breathing laboriously or convulsively.

Wise words

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