purdy

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)di

Adjective

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.

Anagrams

• dry up, updry