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KK Pronunciation

〔 pFs 〕

Pronunciation

〔 pәːs 〕


Overview of noun purse

The noun purse has 4 senses


  • bag, handbag, pocketbook, purse -- (a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb")

  • purse -- (a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse")

  • purse -- (a small bag for carrying money)

  • purse -- (a sum of money offered as a prize; "the purse barely covered the winner's expenses")


Overview of verb purse

The verb purse has 2 senses


  • purse -- (contract one's lips into a rounded shape)

  • purse, wrinkle -- (gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker; "purse ones's lips")