Prissy

//ˈpɹɪsi//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "prissy" can be used as adjective, adjective, noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

priss prissily prissiness prisspot unprissy

Derived From

fussy precise prim priscilla sissy

Etymologically Related To

Related Terms

diminutive excessively female fussy given name particular prim priscilla proper well behaved well mannered

Similar Terms

fastidious proper

Synonym Network

squeamish straight laced

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