First Known Use: 1706
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1prim
verb \ˈprim\
primmedprim·ming
Definition of PRIM
transitive verb
1
: to give a prim or demure expression to <primming her thin lips after every mouthful — John Buchan>
2
: to dress primly
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Origin of PRIM
origin unknown
2prim
adjective
: very formal and proper
: easily shocked or upset by rude behavior, comments, etc.
: very neat in appearance
prim·merprim·mest
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First Known Use of PRIM
1709
Related to PRIM
- Synonyms
- antiseptic, bandbox, crisp, groomed, kempt, orderly, picked up, neat, shipshape, smug, snug, tidied, tidy, trig, trim, uncluttered, well-groomed
- Antonyms
- disheveled (or dishevelled), disordered, disorderly, messy, mussed, mussy, sloven, slovenly, unkempt, untidy
3prim
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PRIM Defined for Kids
prim
adjective \ˈprim\
prim·merprim·mest
Definition of PRIM for Kids
: very formal and proper
— prim·ly adverb
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