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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 10 | Make overly precise | |
3 | 32% | 9 | Overly finicky and precise | |
Overly Precise Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PRISSY" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Exaggeratedly proper
- • Excessively fastidious and easily disgusted noun
- • A person who is excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy. adjective
- • Excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.
- • (usually derogatory) very feminine or dressy.
- • Well-mannered, well-behaved.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She always dressed in a prissy manner, with perfectly ironed clothes and polished shoes."
- • "The main character in the movie was portrayed as a prissy and snobbish socialite."
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