Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
priss
verb
/prɪs/
Definition
To behave in a prim or affected manner; to show excessive concern for propriety or modesty.
Examples
- She prissed about the room, adjusting the curtains and fluffing the cushions.
- He tends to priss when he’s around his more sophisticated friends.
Meaning
Priss is often used to describe someone who is excessively proper or fastidious in their manner or dress.
Synonyms
- Prim
- Prude
- Fastidious
