burry

¹

[ bur-ee ]

adjective

, bur·ri·er, bur·ri·est.

1. full of or covered with burs; bur; burlike.

burry

²

[ bur-ee ]

adjective

, bur·ri·er, bur·ri·est.

1. characterized by or spoken with a burr.

burry

/ ˈbɜːrɪ /

adjective

1. full of or covered in burs
2. resembling burs; prickly

Word History and Origins

Origin of burry¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; bur ¹, -y ¹

Origin of burry²

First recorded in 1865–70; burr ³ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Horvat couldn’t burry the puck on the ensuing shot, but Couturier was called for throwing his stick, giving the Canucks a man advantage.

From Seattle Times

There I cried, and probably would’ve screamed, if I didn’t burry my face in a t-shirt.

From Salon

I start with a nice burry mix of cicadas, and blend it with thunder and rain.

From The Guardian

When she feels the tears coming, Gray walks to her room to burry her face in a pillow.

From Washington Post

“I see it as a smart move to burry the hatchet as early as possible. It is a very necessary move,” said GOP political strategist Ford O’Connell.

From Washington Times