priggish

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing an affected and overly formal manner, especially in social situations.

  - "Her priggish behavior made it difficult for her to make friends."
  - "Despite his priggish upbringing, he was able to adapt to life on the farm."

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Synonyms

prim , prissy , prudish , puritanical

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with priggish
bigish , rigorous , vicious

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Variants

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prig , priggeries , priggery , priggish , priggishly , priggishness , priggishnesses , prigs

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe someone who was excessively concerned with propriety and manners, derived from the name Prig, a nickname for a Puritan.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'priggish' first appeared in print in the late 18th century.

2. In some dialects, 'priggish' can be used as a verb, meaning 'to make priggish' or 'to behave in a priggish manner'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Propriety: The conformity to what is considered correct or proper in behavior or speech.

2. Manners: The behavior, customs, and social graces considered acceptable in polite society.

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Culture

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In literature, 'priggish' has been used to describe characters who are overly concerned with social norms and propriety, often to the point of being unpleasant or humorless. In art, there are no notable depictions of 'priggish' as a concept.

How to Memorize "priggish"

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   - Visualize someone with an overly formal and affected manner, perhaps wearing old-fashioned clothing and speaking in a stuffy, proper voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'priggish' with the idea of someone being overly concerned with manners and propriety, perhaps even to the point of being annoying or humorless.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'priggish' describes someone who is overly concerned with propriety and manners, like a 'P' for 'Proper' and an 'i' for 'Importance' in 'priggish'.

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