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Prissier: meaning, definitions and examples

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prissier

 

[ ˈprɪsiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

attitude or behavior

The term 'prissier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'prissy'. It describes someone who is overly proper or excessively fussy, especially in their behavior or attitudes. A 'prissier' person can often be perceived as being uptight or overly concerned with cleanliness and order. This adjective is typically used to convey a sense of judgment about someone's attitude as being self-righteous or narrow-minded. Public settings might highlight these qualities, where 'prissier' individuals may stand out for their rigid adherence to social norms or conventions.

Synonyms

fastidious, fussy, prim, proper

Examples of usage

  • She became even prissier when her parents were around.
  • His prissier nature alienated him from his more laid-back friends.
  • I found her prissier attitude irksome during our dinner party.
  • He dresses in a prissier fashion than the rest.

Translations

Translations of the word "prissier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais exigente

🇮🇳 ज़्यादा मांग करने वाला

🇩🇪 anspruchsvoller

🇮🇩 lebih menuntut

🇺🇦 більш вимогливий

🇵🇱 bardziej wymagający

🇯🇵 より要求が厳しい

🇫🇷 plus exigeant

🇪🇸 más exigente

🇹🇷 daha talepkar

🇰🇷 더 요구가 많은

🇸🇦 أكثر تطلبًا

🇨🇿 více náročný

🇸🇰 viac náročný

🇨🇳 更挑剔的

🇸🇮 bolj zahtevni

🇮🇸 krafnari

🇰🇿 көп талап ететін

🇬🇪 მეტი მოთხოვნადი

🇦🇿 daha tələbkar

🇲🇽 más exigente

Etymology

The word 'prissier' is derived from the adjective 'prissy', which originated in the late 19th century. The term 'prissy' itself comes from the adjective 'priss', an alteration of 'pussy' meaning timid or delicate. This alteration seems to reflect the notion of being overly sensitive or concerned with propriety, as the connotations of 'pussy' also carry associations with tenderness or gentility. The suffix '-ier' is commonly used in English to form the comparative degree of adjectives, implying a greater degree of the quality described by the base adjective. Therefore, 'prissier' denotes a more pronounced version of being 'prissy'. Over time, usage of 'prissy' and its comparative form have evolved to often convey a critical or humorous tone, typically aimed at behaviors that are seen as overly pretentious or overly concerned with rules and appearances.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,688, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.