Word of the Day – Prissy

Prissy (adj)

pris-ee

Fussily and excessively respectable: Caring too much about behaving and dressing in a way that is considered correct.

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 behaviour, language, etc..

Example sentences

“She is so prissy, she always looks like she can smell something awful.”

“Oh stop being so prissy and let your hair down; have some fun for once.”