Pertineer
adv, slang
adv, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Almost; nearly. colloquial, not-comparable
""She made one leap towards it, but when she touched the pitcher, she drew back in dismay. 'My! It's pertineer boilin'!' she gasped.""
Example
More examples""She made one leap towards it, but when she touched the pitcher, she drew back in dismay. 'My! It's pertineer boilin'!' she gasped.""
Etymology
From pretty + near. See Carleton County Colloquialisms.
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