pursy

== English == === Etymology 1 === From Middle English pursyf (“short of breath, asthmatic”), probably from Old French pousser (“to push; to breathe with difficulty”); see French poussif (“wheezy”). ==== Alternative forms ==== pursive (obsolete) ==== Adjective ==== pursy (comparative pursier, superlative pursiest) Out of breath; short of breath, especially due to fatness. Fat and short. === Etymology 2 === From purse (“pucker”) +‎ -y and purse (“small bag for carrying money”) +‎ -y. ==== Adjective ==== pursy (comparative pursier, superlative pursiest) Puckered. Purse-proud; vain about one's wealth. === Derived terms === pursily pursiness === Anagrams === syrup