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pursing

The correct spelling is pursing.

How to pronounce pursing

verb

Say it like: Pur-sin-g

The correct spelling is pursing. To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.
  2. 2.To draw up or contract into folds or wrinkles; to pucker; to knit.
  3. 3.To put into a purse.
  4. 4.To steal purses; to rob.

noun

  1. 1.An expression or motion that purses.

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