pursy

¹pur·sy

adj \ˈpə-sē, ˈpər-sē\

pur·si·erpur·si·est

Definition of PURSY

1

: short-winded especially because of corpulence

2

: fat

— pur·si·ness noun

Origin of PURSY

Middle English pursi, pursif, from Anglo-French porsif, alteration of *polsif, from Old French pousser to exert pressure, breathe heavily — more at push

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with PURSY

mercy