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PRISSY

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Prissy.

Prissy - as an adjective satellite

Exaggeratedly proper

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

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

Excessively fastidious and easily disgusted

Example: "Too nice about his food to take to camp cooking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
daintyniceovernicesqueamish

Prissy - as a noun

A person who is excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.

Prissy - as an adjective

Excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.

(usually derogatory) very feminine or dressy.

Well-mannered, well-behaved.

Example Sentences

"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."
"He was mocked by his classmates for his prissy behavior and obsession with cleanliness."
"The fancy restaurant had a prissy atmosphere, with waiters in tuxedos and soft piano music playing in the background."
"My grandmother disapproved of my sister's prissy ways and tried to teach her to be more down-to-earth."
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Word Game Points

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

PRISSY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PRISSY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prissy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRISSY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PRISSY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prissy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRISSY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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