What does PURSY mean?

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

• Short-winded, out of breath; panting or gasping for air
• Fat, chubby, or overweight

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈpɜrsi/
• UK: /ˈpɜːsi/

Origin and Usage

The word "pursy" originated from the Middle English word "pursif" which means "short of breath" or "panting". It was first used in the 14th century and is still in use today, although it is considered archaic or old-fashioned. It is often used in literature or poetry to describe someone who is out of breath or panting, or to describe someone who is overweight or chubby.

Synonyms

• Short-winded
• Panting
• Gasping
• Chubby
• Overweight

Related Words

• Purse
• Curse
• Bursa
• Burst
• Hurst

Example Sentences

• The runner was pursy after running a marathon.
• The dog was pursy from chasing the ball.
• The pursy man struggled to climb up the stairs.
• She had a pursy face and a double chin.