prissy

[ pris-ee ]

adjective

, pris·si·er, pris·si·est.

1. excessively proper; affectedly correct; prim.

prissy

/ ˈprɪsɪ /

adjective

1. fussy and prim, esp in a prudish way

Derived Forms

• ˈprissily, adverb
• ˈprissiness, noun

Other Words From

• prissi·ly adverb
• prissi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prissy¹

1890–95, Americanism; blend of prim ¹ and sissy

Word History and Origins

Origin of prissy¹

C20: probably from prim + sissy

Example Sentences

The judge also warned Goodwyn’s lawyer, John Hull, that he could be held in contempt for repeatedly interrupting the proceedings and for calling a pretrial services officer “prissy” and “arrogant” in an email.

From Washington Post

In the first draft of the script she was written more, in my opinion, prissy.

From The Daily Beast

Will someone please buy Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood a few bandaids for their prissy little hurt feelings?

From The Daily Beast

If Lowe's or Kayak didn't advertise there, would we argue that they were trashing prissy little girls and their mom?

From The Daily Beast

You can easily see Amanda taking revenge on "prissy" Meredith.

From The Daily Beast

Dillinger is the country boy gone wrong, and Hoover is another prissy remake of Captain Bligh as delivered by Charles Laughton.

From The Daily Beast

I happened last monday to offend Prissy, She retains her anger & seems peculiarly resentful!

From Project Gutenberg

In a few moments Miss Prissy rushed back as much discomposed as a clucking hen who has seen a hawk.

From Project Gutenberg

Thats right, Miss Prissy, said Mary, you shall be welcome to half my bed any time.

From Project Gutenberg

Well, said Miss Prissy, I dont believe in signs, but then strange things do happen.

From Project Gutenberg

Confound it all, Miss Prissy, says he, I wouldnt stitch as you do from morning to night for double that money.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• prudish
• squeamish