English edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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  • Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)di

Adjective edit

purdy (comparative purdier, superlative purdiest)

  1. (US, slang and dialects, like Southern US and Appalachia) 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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