prissy
pris·sy
adj \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
See Examples of PRISSY
- She was too prissy to wear jeans.
Origin of PRISSY
probably blend of prim and sissy
First Known Use: 1895
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