Prissy

Pronunciation: /ˈprɪsi/

Definitions of prissy

adjective a term used to describe someone who is excessively concerned with their appearance, manners, and behavior; overly fussy or prim

Example Sentences

A1 She is very prissy and always fusses over her appearance.

A2 The prissy cat refused to walk on the muddy path.

B1 The prissy waiter turned up his nose at the customer's request for extra ketchup.

B2 Her prissy attitude towards cleanliness can be off-putting to some people.

C1 Despite her prissy demeanor, she is actually very down-to-earth and easy to talk to.

C2 The actress was known for her prissy behavior on set, demanding only the finest accommodations.

Examples of prissy in a Sentence

formal She was often criticized for being too prissy in her mannerisms.

informal I can't believe how prissy she acts around new people.

slang Why are you being so prissy about getting your hands dirty?

figurative His prissy attitude towards change is holding him back from new opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of prissy

• past tense: prissied
• plural: prissies
• comparative: prissier
• superlative: prissiest
• present tense: prissies
• future tense: will prissy
• perfect tense: have prissied
• continuous tense: am prissying
• singular: prissy
• positive degree: prissy
• infinitive: to prissy
• gerund: prissying
• participle: prissied

Origin and Evolution of prissy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'prissy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'prys,' which meant precise or affectedly precise.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'prissy' has come to mean overly fussy or prim, often used to describe someone who is excessively concerned with manners or appearance.