purdy

adj

purdy

adj

/ˈpɜɹ.di/

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

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US, Dialectal, Pronunciation spelling, Slang Pronunciation spelling of pretty.

Like Southern US and Appalachia

  • Yes sirree, you're the purdiest li'l thing I ever did see.
  • Why, you got a purdy mouth boy.

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