prim
1formally precise or proper, as persons or behavior; stiffly neat.
(especially of a woman or girl) excessively demure or modest.
to draw up the mouth in an affectedly nice or precise way.
to make prim, as in appearance.
to draw (one's face, lips, etc.) into a prim expression.
Origin of prim
1Other words for prim
Opposites for prim
Other words from prim
- prim·ly, adverb
- prim·ness, noun
Other definitions for prim (2 of 3)
Origin of prim
2Other definitions for prim. (3 of 3)
primary.
primitive.
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How to use prim in a sentence
For hornbook and primmer for Jenkins' girle to learn to read, 6d.
Notes and Queries for Worcestershire | John NoakeHe came to Knaresdean yesterday to communicate the news, and his neckcloth was primmer than ever.
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete | Edward Bulwer-LyttonShe was sewing as for dear life, and her face was primmer and colder than ever.
Chronicles of Avonlea | Lucy Maud Montgomery
British Dictionary definitions for prim
/ (prɪm) /
affectedly proper, precise, or formal
(tr) to make prim
to purse (the mouth) primly or (of the mouth) to be so pursed
Origin of prim
1Derived forms of prim
- primly, adverb
- primness, noun
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