pursy

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English pursif "short of breath, asthmatic", probably from Old French pousser "to push; to breathe with difficulty", see French poussif "wheezy".

Adjective

pursy (comparative pursier, superlative pursiest)

1. Out of breath; short of breath, especially due to fatness.
   • 1607, William Shakespeare, The Life of Timon of Athens

     now breathless wrong / Shall sit and pant in your great chairs of ease, / And pursy insolence shall break his wind / With fear and horrid flight.

2. Fat and short.

Etymology 2

From purse (“pucker”) +‎ -y and purse (“small bag for carrying money”) +‎ -y.

Adjective

pursy (comparative pursier, superlative pursiest)

1. Puckered.
2. Purse-proud, vain about one's wealth.

Anagrams

• syrup