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pressie en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /ˈpɹɛzi/
• (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

Clipping of present + -ie.

Meanings

1. (colloquial) A present (gift).

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
prezzy		alternative	lexicographic
prezzie		alternative	lexicographic
pressy		alternative	lexicographic
pressies	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Translations (2)

fr cadeau (colloquial; a present) · es regalo (colloquial; a present)

pressie en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• (US) audio
• /ˈpɹɛsi/

Etymology

Etymology tree English press Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English -ie English pressie From press + -ie.

Meanings

1. (informal) A press conference or press briefing.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
pressies	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Synonyms

presser · newser