noun
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A person who is excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.
adjective
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Excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.
definition
(usually derogatory) Very feminine or dressy.
definition
Well-mannered, well-behaved.
Examples of prissy in a Sentence
He had this funny, prissy way of talking, old fashioned-like... using big words when he didn't have to, always trying to impress.
I was aware of seeming rather prissy and an egghead because I liked using the other half of my brain as well.
Jessi didn't say what she wanted, that prissy Ashley wasn't the type to roam the streets with thugs.
Prissy looked up at me accusingly and gave a small huff.
It certainly is no formal, prissy garden - no clipped hedges, manicured lawns or " Keep Off The Grass " signs.
But we mustn't be too prissy about this.
Don't get all prissy when they come back at you.
You see, I knew I would sound prissy!
The Prissy is a sexy strappy sandal with a 2 3/4 inch heel, leather upper, lightly padded foot bed and elasticized ankle strap.