Definition of "burris"

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What is the meaning of burris?

RAE and Google are no help. It seems to be a very slang term, and from context it relates to humor or sarcasm. It may be a Mexican term.

Could you please post the context in which you saw the word? It's not an spanish word, as you say, might be slang and we need context. — bysanchy, Jun 27 '13 at 16:56
@sanchy: I would love to, but I've heard the word a few times in various contexts, and don't have any of them handy to quote, so I would only base it off of my imperfect memory. — Flimzy, Jun 27 '13 at 20:15
@Flimzy I'd say Alfredo's answer is probably correct. Hope you found the help you needed! — bysanchy, Jun 28 '13 at 10:58

Alfredo Osorio · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-27T17:56:19.667

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It's like a colloquial diminutive form of burro used in Mexico. It is used primarily to doesn't sound too harsh and is mainly used by women. Examples:

menso -> mensis

tonto -> tontis

burro -> burris

edited Jun 27 '13 at 17:56

answered Jun 27 '13 at 17:44

Alfredo Osorio

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So it's a less-rude/playful way of calling someone an "ass"? – Flimzy Jun 27 '13 at 18:36
@Filmzy yes, that's it. – Alfredo Osorio Jun 27 '13 at 18:57
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@Flimzy I think "burris" is more a "dummy" than an "ass" – Newbie Jun 27 '13 at 19:58
@Newbie: So a playful "dumbass" :) – Flimzy Jun 27 '13 at 21:18
@Flimzy hahaha exactly! :) – Newbie Jun 27 '13 at 21:33
It's used in Peru too. – Ricardo Jul 01 '13 at 00:45

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