Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prigging
noun
/ˈprɪɡɪŋ/
Definition
The act of being overly proper or self-righteous, often to the point of being hypocritical.
Examples
- The prigging attitude of the teacher made him unpopular among his students.
- Her constant prigging about manners alienated her friends.
- He avoids prigging in discussions, preferring to share ideas openly.
Meaning
Prigging refers to a behavior that exhibits a sense of moral superiority and meticulousness, where one is inclined to judge others for their perceived lack of propriety or strict adherence to rules.
Synonyms
- Sanctimoniousness
- Self-righteousness
- Hypocrisy
- Puritanism
