prig
noun
a person who displays or demands of others pointlessly precise conformity, fussiness about trivialities, or exaggerated propriety, especially in a self-righteous or irritating manner.
has prigged
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present perfectof prig (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"Hallo!" shouted one of those at the cards, "here's Jack Brereton has prigged the ace of hearts."
From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by William Carleton
