Pansy

//ˈpæn.zi//

"Pansy" in a Sentence (7 examples)

Calling someone a pansy nowadays is offensive — it is was an insult from the 50s for homosexual men.

Tom called John a "pansy" and got a punch in the face -- now his nose looks like a crushed carnation.

This is a pansy.

This orchid mimics the shape and colors of a pansy flower to attract pollinators that normally go to a pansy.

Adriano was often bullied for being a pansy.

The Daughters of the Flood have ſearch'd the Mead / For Violets pale, and cropt the Poppy's Head: / The Short Narciſſus and fair Daffodil, / Pancies to pleaſe the Sight, and Caſſia ſvveet to ſmell: […]

Oh, what a perfect thought. Lilies-of-the-valley, and white pansies, double white violets and white velvet ribbon… From an unknown friend. … From one who understands. … For a Little Girl.

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