adj
purdy
PURR-dee
Purdy (adj) means a dialect spelling of "pretty," representing a Southern US pronunciation. Example: “That's a purdy little dress you're wearing.”
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A dialect spelling of "pretty," representing a Southern US pronunciation.
"That's a purdy little dress you're wearing."
How to use purdy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, dialect way of writing "pretty."
When to use it
Used to represent accent or dialect in writing, not standard spelling.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Comparative
- purdier
- Superlative
- purdiest
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That's a _____ little dress you're wearing.
Etymology
A phonetic respelling of "pretty" reflecting how the word is pronounced in some Southern US dialects.
Rhymes for purdy
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What does “purdy” mean?
The word “purdy” means a dialect spelling of "pretty," representing a Southern US pronunciation. In plain terms, an informal, dialect way of writing "pretty.".
How do you pronounce “purdy”?
“Purdy” is pronounced PURR-dee (/ˈpɜɹ.di/ in IPA).
How do you use “purdy” in a sentence?
Here is “purdy” used in a sentence: “That's a purdy little dress you're wearing.”
What part of speech is “purdy”?
“Purdy” is an adjective.
