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Definition of Prissily
1. Adverb. In a prissy manner. "The new teacher alienates the children by behaving prissily"
Definition of Prissily
1. Adverb. In a prissy manner; in a manner that is excessively prim or proper. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prissily
1. prissy [adv] - See also: prissy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prissily
Literary usage of Prissily
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Studies in Archaic Corinthian Vase Painting by Patricia Lawrence, Darrell Arlynn Amyx (1996)
"... Painter,261 and all the animals walk prissily, as all nice Corinthian animals
did well before the end of the 7th century. ..."
2. Hackoff.com: An Historic Murder Mystery Set in the Internet Bubble And Rubble by Tom Evslin (2006)
"... says Joanne prissily. "We don't have to raise money; we are somewhat behind
plan, I think, although Donna still owes us some numbers on that. ..."
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