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

  • (..) Yeah, and l would've got away with it, too, if it weren't for you meddling toys! You ascot-wearing pink-noser! You're not a toy! You're an accessory! You're a purse with legs. Take him back to the box. No! No, not the box! l'm sorry. l didn't mean it! l like ascots. Really. No, no, no! Okay, check. (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3