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Definition of Prim
1. Adjective. Affectedly dainty or refined.
2. Verb. Assume a prim appearance. "They mince and prim"
Generic synonyms: Change
3. Adjective. Exaggeratedly proper. "My straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"
Exact synonyms: Priggish, Prissy, 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
4. Verb. Contract one's lips. "She primmed her lips after every bite of food"
5. Verb. Dress primly.
Exact synonyms: Prim Out, Prim Up
Generic synonyms: Apparel, Clothe, Dress, Enclothe, Fit Out, Garb, Garment, Habilitate, Raiment, Tog
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]
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