Someone who is "tight with money" or a "cautious spender". He/she doesn't part with their money easily. This person (usually a female) may spend money on a quality item that is viewed to be worth the price. The term Silver Purse is thought to be English or Scottish origin.
by The Missing Urban Legend December 27, 2011

The modern day rich and basic “mean girls” in high-school who are known for carrying their purses, instead of backpacks, to classes.
The purse bitches love Kate Spade purses.
The purse bitches always shop at aritzia.
Look, here come the purse bitches.
The purse bitches always shop at aritzia.
Look, here come the purse bitches.
by usernumber12 December 21, 2021

A burger carried in purse or pocket so one doesn't have to be too hungry, or get blood sugar out of balance.
Working from home made it easy for Jane to stick with her super healthy eating habits, such as eating a small bit of very healthy food every three hours. The problem is when she goes out and doesn't have time or access to food. But she solves the problem by always having a turkey burger in a small plastic bag. People just think she's eating a muffin, because who would carry a purse burger?
by JaneGordon.com March 19, 2023

by Jockeygrrl March 27, 2010

by Wise Bear March 27, 2017

When you’ve eaten more than your fair share of pizza at someone else’s house after a long night of drinking and it’s time to leave, but you want more pizza, so you shove a couple pieces in your purse on the way out.
by Heebee January 3, 2020

the act of pretending to look through your purse only to use it as a texting shield during class; many teenage girls use this popular technique
by iCoinedThat1199 December 14, 2009
