purdy

English

Etymology

Corruption of pretty, representing the pronunciation of this word in the southern United States.

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɜː(r)di

Adjective

purdy (comparative purdier, superlative purdiest)

  1. (US, slang) pretty.
    Yes sirree, you're the purdiest li'l thing I ever did see.
    Why, you got a purdy mouth boy.

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