pursiness noun4 •The state of being pursy. •Shortness of breath, especially due to fatness.pursiness, Asthma, ǎtis. f. — 1649 •Fatness, obesity.You pray me to aduise, and tell you what Will take away your pursiness and fat, — 1595 •The state of being puckered.When he smiled, the slight pursiness of his mouth disappeared, and a markedly irregular front tooth gave him a boyish air. — 1969
