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puttier

American  
[puht-ee-er] / ˈpʌt i ər /

noun

  1. a person who putties, as a glazier.

Etymology

Origin of puttier

putty 1 (v.) + -er 1

Example Sentences

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"Thar warn't no puttier gal in all Missouri," he added, with fraternal pride, looking down upon the picture with moistened eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

Every man to his own taste, but you can't find a puttier country.

From Project Gutenberg

There ain't a puttier creature breathin'.

From Project Gutenberg

They don't make 'em no puttier," affirmed David; "an' they was a nice pair.

From Project Gutenberg

S'pose you'll say I'm a bleedin' liar, but I 'ad a kid as putty as that onct—puttier.

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