Pursed

adj, verb

adj, verb ·1 syllable ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of purse form-of, participle, past

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clampedcockledcocklycompactcompressedconcentrated

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"She closed her eyes, pursed her lips and leaned forward for a kiss."

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