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purse

Definition

  • noun: a usually leather or cloth bag used by women for carrying money and personal things
  • noun: a small bag for money
  • verb: to form (your lips) into a tight circle or line
  • verb: to put into a purse
  • synonyms: handbag, wallet, pocketbook

Examples

  • Many believe the work should be financed by the 'public purse'. [=should be paid for by the government]

  • Companies are expected to 'loosen the purse strings' as the economy improves.

  • School administrators are already 'tightening (the) purse strings'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) We're taking the bus, nitwit! There is a bus leaving tomorrow, perfect. A ticket cost money. How do we get money? - Mom's purse. - Oh. You wouldn't. Oh, but I would. Where was it we saw it last? - No! - Aw! (..)
    2015 Inside Out