prim
1formally precise or proper, as persons or behavior; stiffly neat.
(especially of a woman or girl) excessively demure or modest.
to draw up the mouth in an affectedly nice or precise way.
to make prim, as in appearance.
to draw (one's face, lips, etc.) into a prim expression.
Origin of prim
1Other words for prim
Opposites for prim
Other words from prim
- prim·ly, adverb
- prim·ness, noun
Other definitions for prim (2 of 3)
Origin of prim
2Other definitions for prim. (3 of 3)
primary.
primitive.
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How to use prim in a sentence
Extravagance and absurdity have still their law, and should pay as rigid obedience to it as the primmest things on earth.
"Thank you," she said, in her chillest and primmest fashion, as she withdrew from Ruth's embrace.
Aunt Rachel | David Christie Murray"There are compensations for all our troubles," said Miss Niffin in her primmest tone.
Just Sixteen. | Susan CoolidgeWith such mistresses as these, it is easy to see why Primrose Hall was the stiffest, primmest place in the whole world.
The Staying Guest | Carolyn WellsYour father is a gallant-hearted, soft-headed little doll; your mother the sweetest and primmest of dolls.
Paul Kelver | Jerome Klapka, AKA Jerome K. Jerome
British Dictionary definitions for prim
/ (prɪm) /
affectedly proper, precise, or formal
(tr) to make prim
to purse (the mouth) primly or (of the mouth) to be so pursed
Origin of prim
1Derived forms of prim
- primly, adverb
- primness, noun
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