as in puritans
disapproving
someone who annoys people by being very careful about proper behavior and by criticizing the behavior of other people
She is too much of a prig for my liking.
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However, rather than blithely dismiss the consequences of legalization with eye-rolling contempt for the puritans, supporters should confront the adverse societal effects of cannabis — the pervasive urban stench, the traffic deaths and the pernicious effects on youth.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Prigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prigs. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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