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Definition of pursed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
appearancetightly closed or puckered
- She gave him a pursed smile, hiding her true feelings.
- His pursed lips showed his disapproval.
- With pursed brows, she concentrated on the task.
Origin of pursed
Middle English, pursen (to draw tight)
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- French:pincé, ...
- German:zusammengekniffen, ...
- Italian:serrato, ...
- Spanish:fruncido, ...
- Portuguese:franzido, ...
- Chinese:紧闭, ...
- Japanese:すぼめた, ...
- Arabic:مزموم, ...
- Hebrew:קָפוּץ, ...
- Russian:поджатый, ...
- Ukrainian:стиснутий, ...
- Hindi:सिकुड़ा हुआ, ...
Definition of purse - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
accessoriesUK small bag for carrying moneyUK
- She opened her purse to find some coins..
2.
financeUK sum of money offered as a prizeUK
- The winner received a large purse.
3.
fundsUK total amount of money availableUK
- The charity's purse was nearly empty.
Verb
1.
lips expressionmake lips small and tight, often to show disapproval or thought
- She pursed her lips when she heard the news.
2.
movementRare contract into wrinkles or foldsRare
- The fabric pursed as it was sewn.
Images of purse
small bag for carrying money
Expressions with purse
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money collected by the government for public use
The new policy aims to protect the public purse.
purse filled with money or resources
He always carries a well-lined purse to the casino.
have authority over financial decisions
The finance committee controls the purse strings of the organization.
control financial decisions and spending
In our family, Mom holds the purse strings.
allow more spending or increase budget control
The company decided to loosen the purse strings for new projects.
try to make something good from something bad
You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
control the spending of money
She pulls the purse strings in their household.
compress lips together tightly to show disapproval
She pursed up her lips at the rude comment.
reduce spending or increase financial control
During the recession, families had to tighten the purse strings.
idiomatic phrase meaning something bad cannot be made good
This old car is a silk purse sow's ear, no matter how much you fix it.
completely lacking contents or value
His wallet was empty as a beggar's purse.
completely empty with nothing inside or contained
The box was empty as a pauper's purse after the sale.
small bag for carrying coins
She kept her change in a coin purse.
string used to close a purse
She pulled the purse string tightly to secure her belongings.
form lips into a small rounded shape
He pursed his lips to whistle a tune.
stealing a purse from someone, often using force
Purse snatching is common in crowded places.
small bag or pouch worn or attached at the waist
She kept her phone in her belt purse.
very small bag for holding money
He pulled a dollar from his change purse.
shared fund for communal use
The group contributed to a common purse for the trip.
express inability to improve poor material into something valuable
You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, so don't try fixing that old car.
reduce the amount of money someone has
The unexpected expenses lightened his purse significantly.
emit a strong artificial fragrance like heavy perfume
The room smells like a tart's purse after she sprayed perfume.
thief who steals a handbag from someone
The purse snatcher ran away with her bag.
feeling too proud because of having a lot of money
He acted purse-proud after winning the lottery.
Origin of purse
Old English, pursa (purse)
Examples of purse in a sentence
The purse was filled with old receipts. The tournament's purse attracted top players from around the world. He was thrilled to win the purse at the chess championship. The team's purse allowed for new equipment purchases. The purse for the project was increased. He pursed his lips at the messy report.
She pursed her lips while thinking quietly. Her lips pursed in concentration. The artist pursed the clay to create texture.
View all translations of purse
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- French:porte-monnaie, pincer les lèvres, ...
- German:Geldbörse, die Lippen schürzen, ...
- Italian:borsa, arricciare, ...
- Spanish:bolso, fruncir los labios, ...
- Portuguese:bolsa, franzir os lábios, ...
- Chinese:钱包, 抿嘴, ...
- Japanese:財布, 唇をすぼめる, ...
- Arabic:محفظة, قَبَضَ شَفَتَيْهِ, ...
- Hebrew:אַרְנָק, לְכַוֵּץ אֶת הַשְּׂפָתַיִם, ...
- Russian:кошелёк, поджимать губы, ...
- Ukrainian:гаманець, стискати губи, ...
- Hindi:पर्स, होंठ भींचना, ...
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