prissy
excessively proper; affectedly correct; prim.
Origin of prissy
1Other words from prissy
- pris·si·ly, adverb
- pris·si·ness, noun
Words Nearby prissy
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How to use prissy in a sentence
The judge also warned Goodwyn’s lawyer, John Hull, that he could be held in contempt for repeatedly interrupting the proceedings and for calling a pretrial services officer “prissy” and “arrogant” in an email.
Federal judge berates riot suspect who refuses to wear mask: ‘When did you go to medical school?’ | Rachel Weiner | July 30, 2021 | Washington PostIn the first draft of the script she was written more, in my opinion, prissy.
Interview: Kristen Bell, Voiceover Queen, On ‘Frozen,’ ‘Veronica Mars,’ & More | Andrew Romano | December 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWill someone please buy Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood a few bandaids for their prissy little hurt feelings?
Egypt's 'Apes and Pigs' Morsi Can't Handle Bassem Youssef, the Egyptian Jon Stewart | Justin Green | April 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIf Lowe's or Kayak didn't advertise there, would we argue that they were trashing prissy little girls and their mom?
All-American Muslim: Why Advertisers Are Right to Boycott | Asra Q. Nomani | December 15, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTYou can easily see Amanda taking revenge on "prissy" Meredith.
Dillinger is the country boy gone wrong, and Hoover is another prissy remake of Captain Bligh as delivered by Charles Laughton.
I happened last monday to offend prissy, She retains her anger & seems peculiarly resentful!
Journal and Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian: A Plantation Tutor of the Old Dominion, 1773-1774. | Philip Vickers FithianIn a few moments Miss prissy rushed back as much discomposed as a clucking hen who has seen a hawk.
The Minister's Wooing | Harriet Beecher StoweThats right, Miss prissy, said Mary, you shall be welcome to half my bed any time.
The Minister's Wooing | Harriet Beecher StoweWell, said Miss prissy, I dont believe in signs, but then strange things do happen.
The Minister's Wooing | Harriet Beecher StoweConfound it all, Miss prissy, says he, I wouldnt stitch as you do from morning to night for double that money.
The Minister's Wooing | Harriet Beecher Stowe
British Dictionary definitions for prissy
/ (ˈprɪsɪ) /
fussy and prim, esp in a prudish way
Origin of prissy
1Derived forms of prissy
- prissily, adverb
- prissiness, noun
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