"Pessi" meaning in English

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Proper name

Rhymes: -ɛsi Etymology: Blend of penalty + Messi. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|penalty|Messi}} Blend of penalty + Messi Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Pessi
  1. (humorous, derogatory) Lionel Messi. Tags: derogatory, humorous
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