priggism

[ prig-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. priggish character or ideas; priggishness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of priggism¹

First recorded in 1735–45; prig ¹ + -ism

Example Sentences

A striking characteristic of these learned women was the entire absence of all priggism or pedantry.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a dash of solemnity, a ludicrous assumption of priggism, about the Scottish fool which Mr White has entirely evaded.

From Project Gutenberg