Sekirov Dictionary

pansy

/ˈpæn.zi/

noun 5
adjective 2
verb 1
forms 3
phrases 1

noun5

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A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.
- Oh, what a perfect thought. Lilies-of-the-valley, and white pansies, double white violets and white velvet ribbon… From an unknown friend. … From one who understands. … For a Little Girl. — 1920
(informal, offensive) A timid, weak man or boy; a wuss.
(informal, offensive) A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
A deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Junonia.

adjective2

Wimpy; spineless; feeble.
Of a deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

verb1

(slang) To mess about; to fail to get things done.

forms

pansied · pansying · pansies

Phrases with pansy

pansy up
To dress up or spruce up (someone), especially to make more attractive in a feminine or effeminate way.

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