purdy
word
Definition
'Purdy' is an informal or dialect spelling of 'pretty', used mainly in some regions of the United States, meaning attractive or nice looking.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal and regional (especially Southern US English). Used in speech, rarely in writing. Often adds a rustic, playful, or humorous tone. Not standard English—use only in casual conversation or for effect.
Spanish: bonito (coloquial) - guapo (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): bonito (informal) - lindo (informal)Portuguese (PT): giro (informal) - bonito (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 漂亮的（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 漂亮的（俚語）Hindi: सुंदर (अनौपचारिक) - प्यारा (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: جميل (عامية) - حلو (عامية)Bengali: সুন্দর (অপ্রচলিত/আঞ্চলিক উচ্চারণ)Russian: красивый (диалектное/неформальное)Japanese: きれい（くだけた方言的表現）Vietnamese: xinh xắn (thân mật/tiếng địa phương)Korean: 예쁜 (사투리 또는 구어체)Turkish: güzel (argo/bölgesel söyleyiş)Urdu: خوبصورت (غیر رسمی/علاقائی تلفظ)Indonesian: cakep (logat daerah atau gaul) - cantik (tidak baku, sehari-hari)
Example Sentences
That's a purdy dress you have on.
basic
He has a purdy smile.
basic
This is a purdy place to have lunch.
basic
Well, ain't that just purdy!
natural
You got yourself a purdy little puppy there.
natural
That's a purdy good idea, if you ask me.
natural