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prig Definition and Meaning in English (prig definition)

noun
Synonyms:puritanmoralistpedant
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Prig definition: A person who is excessively concerned with proper behavior and morality, often in a self-righteous and annoying way.

Definitions of Prig

  1. 1noun(informal)

    A person who is excessively concerned with proper behavior and morality, often in a self-righteous and annoying way.

Example Sentences

“He's such a prig, always judging everyone else's choices.”

“Don't be such a prig; let's just enjoy the party.”

“Her priggish attitude made her unpopular among her peers.”

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nounpriggishness
adjectivepriggish
adverbpriggishly

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Prig definition: A person who is excessively concerned with proper behavior and morality, often in a self-righteous and annoying way.
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'Prig' translates to 'prig' in English. Prig definition: A person who is excessively concerned with proper behavior and morality, often in a self-righteous and annoying way.
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