prim
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adjective, prim·mer, prim·mest.
formally precise or proper, as persons or behavior; stiffly neat.
verb (used without object), primmed, prim·ming.
to draw up the mouth in an affectedly nice or precise way.
verb (used with object), primmed, prim·ming.
to make prim, as in appearance.
to draw (one's face, lips, etc.) into a prim expression.
Nearby words
priggism, prigogine, prigogine, ilya, prill, prilosec, prim, prim., prima, prima ballerina, prima donna, prima facie
Origin of prim
1First recorded in 1675–85; origin uncertain
Related formsprim·ly, adverbprim·ness, nounun·primmed, adjective
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prim
/ (prɪm) /
adjective primmer or primmest
affectedly proper, precise, or formal
verb prims, primming or primmed
(tr) to make prim
to purse (the mouth) primly or (of the mouth) to be so pursed
Derived Formsprimly, adverbprimness, noun
Word Origin for prim
C18: of unknown origin
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