priss

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A prissy person.


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Origin:
1920s; earliest use found in George Harley McKnight (1871–1951). Shortened from prissy


[], (Verb)

Definitions:
- To go or act in a prissy manner.

- To dress or groom oneself in a fussy or feminine manner. Frequently with up. Also occasionally with object (reflexive).


Phrases:

Origin:
1930s. From priss




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