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Definition of Prissy
1. Adjective. Exaggeratedly proper. "My straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"
Exact synonyms: Priggish, Prim, Prudish, Puritanical, Square-toed, Straight-laced, Straightlaced, Strait-laced, Straitlaced, Tight-laced, Victorian
Similar to: Proper
Derivative terms: Priggishness, Primness, Primness, Prudishness, Puritan
Similar to: Proper
Derivative terms: Priggishness, Primness, Primness, Prudishness, Puritan
2. Adjective. Excessively fastidious and easily disgusted. "So squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow"
Exact synonyms: Dainty, Nice, Overnice, Squeamish
Similar to: Fastidious
Derivative terms: Squeamishness, Squeamishness
Similar to: Fastidious
Derivative terms: Squeamishness, Squeamishness
Definition of Prissy
1. Proper noun. A diminutive of the female given name Priscilla. ¹
2. Adjective. excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prissy
1. excessively or affectedly proper [adj -SIER, -SIEST] : PRISSILY [adv] / one who is prissy [n -SIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prissy
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