First Known Use: 1895
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prissy
adjective pris·sy \ˈpri-sē\
: having or showing the annoying attitude of people who care too much about dressing and behaving properly and who are easily upset by other people's behavior, language, etc.
pris·si·erpris·si·est
Full Definition of PRISSY
: overly prim and precise : finicky
— pris·si·ly \ˈpri-sə-lē\ adverb
— pris·si·ness \ˈpri-sē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of PRISSY
probably blend of prim and sissy
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