noun
Meaning 1
A present (gift).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: colloquial
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
pressie
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Sound
Pronunciation
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/ˈpɹɛzi/
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rhymes with -ɛzi
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/ˈpɹɛsi/
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rhymes with -ɛsi
noun
Meaning 2
A press conference or press briefing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Topics: media
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: newser, presser
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
A Presbyterian.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Clipping of present + -ie.
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.
From Presbyterian + -ie.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: cadeau — colloquial; a present
- Spanish: regalo — colloquial; a present