pursy
/ˈpɜːrsi/
adjective
- Short of breath; panting or wheezing, especially due to being overweight or out of shape.
- The old dog grew pursy on hot summer walks and needed frequent rests.
- He became pursy after years of a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet.
- After climbing the stairs, the pursy man leaned against the wall to catch his breath.
- Fat or plump; having a stout or bloated appearance.
- The pursy merchant waddled through the market, his belly straining his waistcoat.
- In the painting, the king was depicted as a pursy figure seated on his throne.
- The cat was so pursy from overfeeding that it could barely jump onto the sofa.