I. ˈpəsē, ˈpərs-, ˈpə̄s-, ˈpəis-, -si adjective
or pus·sy ˈpəs-
( -er/-est )
Etymology: Middle English pursy, from Anglo-French pursif, alteration of Middle French polsif, from polser to push, beat, breathe with difficulty + -if -ive — more at push
1.
a. : tending to be or habitually short-winded or asthmatic : short-breathed especially because of corpulence
b. : fat , puffy , obese
2. : made large or self-important with pampering or luxurious living : characterized by or arising from arrogance of wealth, self-indulgence, or luxury
II. ˈpərsē, ˈpə̄s-, ˈpəis-, -si, dial ˈpəs- adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: purse (I) + -y
1. : puckered up
a pursy mouth
2. : having and usually excessively aware of having an abundance of material possessions : wealthy and purse-proud