adjective
- more inclined to be short of breath; more prone to wheezing or labored breathing
- more obese or overweight; fatter
Usage: comparative form of pursy; often used to describe horses or animals
Usage: comparative form of pursy; archaic or dialectal usage
Examples
- The older horse became pursier with each passing year.
- After the long climb, he grew pursier and could barely speak.
- The pursier dog struggled to keep up on walks.
- His pursier appearance suggested he had gained considerable weight.
- The pursier animal was less able to exert itself in the heat.