burry

¹ American  

[bur-ee] / ˈbɜr i /

adjective

burrier, burriest

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

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burry ² American  

[bur-ee] / ˈbɜr i /

adjective

burrier, burriest

1. characterized by or spoken with a burr.

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burry British  

/ ˈbɜːrɪ /

adjective

1. full of or covered in burs

2. resembling burs; prickly

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Etymology

Origin of burry¹

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

Origin of burry¹

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

That terrorism will shift to high gear and hit the West should come as no surprise except for our leaders who chose to burry their heads in the sand and forgo their moral responsibility.

From New York Times