Definition of Prim

1. Verb. Assume a prim appearance. "They mince and prim"

Generic synonyms: Change

2. Adjective. Affectedly dainty or refined.
Exact synonyms: Dainty, Mincing, Niminy-piminy, Twee
Similar to: Refined
Derivative terms: Primness

3. Verb. Contract one's lips. "She primmed her lips after every bite of food"

4. Adjective. Exaggeratedly proper. "My straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"

5. Verb. Dress primly.
Exact synonyms: Prim Out, Prim Up
Generic synonyms: Apparel, Clothe, Dress, Enclothe, Fit Out, Garb, Garment, Habilitate, Raiment, Tog

Definition of Prim

1. n. The privet.

2. a. Formal; precise; affectedly neat or nice; as, prim regularity; a prim person.

3. v. t. To deck with great nicety; to arrange with affected preciseness; to prink.

4. v. i. To dress or act smartly.

Definition of Prim

1. Verb. To make affectedly precise or proper. ¹

2. Verb. To dress or act smartly. ¹

3. Adjective. prudish, overly correct in behaviour, straight-laced ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Prim

1. formally precise or proper [adj PRIMMER, PRIMMEST] / to give a prim expression to [v PRIMMED, PRIMMING, PRIMS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prim

priggishnesses
priggism
priggisms
prigs
prile
priles
priliximab
prill
prill sulfur
prilled
prilling
prilling tower
prillion
prills
prilocaine
prim (current term)
prim out
prim up
prima
prima(p)
prima ballerina
prima ballerinas
prima donna
prima donnas
prima facie
primacies
primacy
primacy effect
primacy effects
primadonna

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