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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Adjective

purdy (comparative purdier, superlative purdiest)

Positive purdy

Comparative purdier

Superlative purdiest

  1. (US, slang) Pretty.
    Yes sirree, you're the purdiest li'l thing I ever did see.

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