prissy
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pris·sy

adjective \ˈpri-sē\
pris·si·erpris·si·est

Definition of PRISSY

: overly prim and precise : finicky
pris·si·ly \ˈpri-sə-lē\ adverb
pris·si·ness \ˈpri-sē-nəs\ noun

Examples of PRISSY

  1. She was too prissy to wear jeans.

Origin of PRISSY

probably blend of prim and sissy
First Known Use: 1895

Rhymes with PRISSY

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