purse

1. (verb) contract one's lips into a rounded shape
Related Words: pooch, pooch out, round, round off, round out

2. (verb) gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker; "purse ones's lips"
Synonyms: wrinkle
Related Words: contract

3. (noun) a small bag for carrying money
Related Words: bag

4. (noun) a sum of money offered as a prize; "the purse barely covered the winner's expenses"
Related Words: amount, amount of money, sum, sum of money

5. (noun) a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse"
Related Words: amount, amount of money, sum, sum of money

6. (noun) a bag used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb"
Synonyms: bag, handbag, pocketbook
Related Words: clutch bag, container, etui, evening bag, reticule, shoulder bag



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