Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prig
noun
/prɪg/
Definition
A prig is a person who displays an exaggerated sense of propriety or morality, often to the annoyance of others.
Examples
- Despite his intelligence, he often came off as a prig, chastising his friends for their casual attitudes.
- She acted like a prig at the party, correcting everyone’s table manners.
- Being a prig in a group of free spirits can lead to social isolation.
Meaning
It refers to someone who is smugly self-righteous and often critical of others’ behavior.
Synonyms
- Pedant
- Purist
- Prude
