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PRIM

(adj.sat, verb, adj., noun)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Prim.

Prim - as an adjective satellite

Affectedly dainty or refined

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mincingniminy-piminytwee

Exaggeratedly proper

Example: "My straitlaced aunt anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
priggishprissyprudishpuritanicalsquare-toedstraight-lacedstraightlacedstrait-lacedstraitlacedtight-lacedvictorian

Prim - as a verb

Assume a prim appearance

Example: "They mince and prim"

Contract one's lips

Example: "She primmed her lips after every bite of food"

Dress primly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prim outprim up

Prim - as an adjective

Prudish, straight-laced

Formal; precise; affectedly neat or nice

Example: "Prim regularity; a prim person"

Prim - as a noun

(plants) privet

Example Sentences

"She always dressed with a sense of prim and properness."
"The interior design of the room had a touch of prim elegance."
"She spoke with such prim that everyone believed her to be a snob."
"Despite her prim demeanor, she had a mischievous twinkle in her eye."
"The prim of her outfit was ruined by a large coffee stain."
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Word Game Points

Is PRIM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prim is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRIM has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is PRIM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prim is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRIM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is PRIM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prim is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRIM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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